Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old minor league baseball player with the Oakland Athletics, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital after recovering from a severe spinal cord injury. He was discharged on Wednesday, two months after being admitted to the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey, where he received treatment for paralysis caused by a collision with a teammate. The incident occurred on June 30 during a game in Frisco, Texas, when Lasko and his teammate Devin Taylor collided while attempting to catch a fly ball. The crash resulted in fractures to Lasko’s C6 and C7 vertebrae, leading to paralysis from the chest down and affecting both of his arms. Lasko’s recovery has been steady, with his legs and feet beginning to regain some sensation, and his doctors expressing optimism about his future mobility. However, his dominant right arm—used for throwing and hitting—remains weaker and will require more time to strengthen. Despite the challenges, Lasko has made significant progress, achieving small but meaningful milestones like being able to go outside again and performing tasks he once considered routine, such as opening a water bottle. He has described the process as slow but necessary, emphasizing the need for patience as he navigates the long road to recovery. Going home marks a major milestone for Lasko, who expressed excitement about returning to his hometown of Jackson, New Jersey, and reuniting with his girlfriend, Alli Graff. While he plans to continue his rehabilitation at a nearby hotel for the next two months, he is also looking forward to enjoying simple pleasures like home-cooked meals and fulfilling travel plans. Lasko acknowledged the emotional toll of the past two months, describing them as both quick and the longest of his life. He has learned to focus on the present, recognizing that recovery is not an overnight process. Lasko’s mother, Patti, who was in the stands when the injury occurred, expressed hope for his future, calling the situation a “new beginning.” She and Graff were seen helping move Lasko’s belongings out of the facility, reflecting the support system around him. As he continues his recovery, Lasko remains focused on small victories and the gradual return of independence, acknowledging that while the road ahead is uncertain, progress is being made every day.