CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right wrist sprain and recalled infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville.
Steer left Sunday's game at the St. Louis Cardinals after fouling a pitch off the end of his bat in the fifth inning. He repeatedly shook his wrist following the swing and decided not to continue the at-bat after meeting with manager Terry Francona and training staff.
The versatile Steer is batting .238 with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs in 98 games. He has played all three outfield positions while also appearing at first base, second and third this season.
Cincinnati has won three straight road series since the All-Star break but remains in last place in the NL Central. The Reds begin a 10-game homestand on Monday night against the Cleveland Guardians.
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz, left, celebrates with right fielder Spencer Steer, right, after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game, Friday, July 24, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le)
Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer connects for a double off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino in the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
PLANO, Texas (AP) — Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs.
Lasko had surgery June 30 to address a fractured C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko collided with Double-A Midland teammate Devin Taylor during a game in Frisco, Texas. Both dove for a flyball, and Lasko remained motionless on the field after the play.
“I'm currently feeling much better,” Lasko wrote on X. "I have sensation from my feet up to my knees, along with a lot of involuntary leg movements. I also have been getting some sensation in the side of my thighs, hamstrings and back. I currently have about 75% usage of my left hand and about 50% in my right.
“I'm very happy with my progress and once again, so very thankful for all the love and support. It has continued to help me get up everyday and work my hardest.”
The 24-year-old Lasko was selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2023 amateur draft from Rutgers. He was batting .209 with six homers, 34 RBIs and a .635 OPS for Midland this season.
Lasko appeared in 13 games at Triple-A Las Vegas last year. He also played 21 games in the Arizona Fall League for promising prospects, batting .357 with nine stolen bases.
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Athletics' Tommy White, left, and Alika Williams wear a Lasko No. 22 t-shirt in honor of injured Athletics minor league player Ryan Lasko prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
