Major League Baseball plans to question Los Angeles Dodgers team doctor Neal ElAttrache regarding reports of his involvement with Conor McGregor [1].
The inquiry follows allegations that Dr. ElAttrache supported or facilitated the UFC fighter's use of therapeutic performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) [1], [2]. Because the league maintains strict regulations regarding PEDs to ensure competitive integrity, any connection between a team physician and the administration of such substances creates a potential conflict with league standards.
Reports emerged June 11, 2026 [4], indicating that MLB intends to speak with the physician to clarify his role in McGregor's medical regimen. The league's interest centers on whether the doctor's actions align with the professional and ethical guidelines expected of medical staff within the organization [1], [3].
Dr. ElAttrache is a prominent figure in sports medicine and has treated numerous high-profile athletes throughout his career. The current focus remains on the specific nature of the therapeutic use alleged in the reports, and whether such practices intersect with the rules governing MLB players and personnel [2], [4].
While the allegations involve a fighter from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the proximity of the doctor to the Dodgers organization has prompted the league's response. MLB has not yet detailed the specific questions it intends to ask or the potential consequences for the physician should the reports be verified [1], [3].
The situation highlights the scrutiny placed on team doctors who maintain private practices or treat athletes across different professional sports leagues. As the league proceeds with its inquiry, the focus remains on the transparency of medical practices involving performance-enhancing substances [2], [4].
“MLB plans to question Los Angeles Dodgers team doctor Neal ElAttrache regarding reports of his involvement with Conor McGregor.”
This investigation underscores MLB's zero-tolerance approach toward performance-enhancing drugs, extending its oversight to the professional conduct of team-affiliated physicians. If a team doctor is found to have facilitated PED use—even for therapeutic purposes in another sport—it could lead to a review of medical protocols within the Dodgers organization and potentially impact the doctor's standing with the league.
