​MESA, ARIZONA – MARCH 08, 2026: Ryan Lasko, wearing #93 for the Athletics, bats during the second inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. A true reminder that baseball, though a sport fans love with passion, is played by people, and the human side can surpass any action on the field. Last night in Triple-A action, Lasko endured a terrifying injury after colliding with fellow outfielder Devin Taylor, fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae and requiring emergency surgery. With significant swelling in his spine, he currently has no feeling in his lower extremities. Everyone at Athletics Nation is rallying for his full recovery, hoping not just for his future as a center fielder but for his well-being as a person. This incident and its possible implications deserve its own post, so fans can share their support and well wishes.