Former Rutgers standout Ryan Lasko released from West Orange rehab facility 2 months after paralyzing injury

Ocean County’s Ryan Lasko is heading home to continue his recovery. The 24-year-old former Rutgers and Jackson Memorial High School star — who was paralyzed in an outfield collision earlier this summer — was officially discharged Wednesday from the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

Healthcare workers at the West Orange facility gave the 2023 Oakland A’s second-round draft pick a heartwarming “clap out” sendoff as he left to continue his rehabilitation process.

Lasko suffered a spinal cord injury in a collision with a teammate on June 30 that left him paralyzed from the chest down and affected both arms. His dominant right arm — the one he uses to throw and hit — is weaker and will take more time to strengthen. His legs and feet have begun to regain some feeling and tingling sensations…

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