Major League Baseball Reviews Dr. Neal ElAttrache After Allegations of Helping Athlete Use Banned Drugs
大聯盟針對 Dr. Neal ElAttrache 涉嫌協助運動員使用禁藥進行審查
Introduction
Major League Baseball (MLB) has held an informational meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team doctor for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Rams. This follows reports about his role in the medical recovery of UFC fighter Conor McGregor.
美國職棒大聯盟 (MLB) 已與洛杉磯道奇隊及洛杉磯公羊隊的隊醫 Dr. Neal ElAttrache 舉行資訊交流會議。此前有報導指出，他在 UFC 格鬥家 Conor McGregor 的醫療康復過程中扮演了特定角色。
Main Body
The review was caused by a New York Times report suggesting that Dr. ElAttrache helped Conor McGregor use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) while recovering from a leg fracture in 2021. Dr. ElAttrache emphasized that he did not personally prescribe steroids. However, he admitted that he referred McGregor to a specialist for bone health and wrote a letter to help the athlete get a medical exemption from UFC drug rules. He asserted that he was not involved in the actual prescribing process and told the athlete to follow drug-testing rules.
此次審查是由於《紐約時報》的一篇報導，指出 Dr. ElAttrache 在 2021 年 Conor McGregor 腿部骨折康復期間，協助其使用表現增強藥物 (PEDs)。Dr. ElAttrache 強調他個人並未開立類固醇處方。然而，他承認將 McGregor 轉介給一名骨骼健康專家，並寫信協助該運動員向 UFC 申請禁藥規則的醫療豁免。他主張自己未參與實際的開藥過程，並告知該運動員應遵守藥物檢測規則。
This situation is significant because Dr. ElAttrache is a very influential doctor. He has operated on many top athletes, including 18 of the 29 MVP or Cy Young winners from the last ten years, as well as stars like Shohei Ohtani and Tom Brady. Because he works for two major professional sports teams, MLB decided to conduct this review, although the league stated it is not a formal investigation.
此情況相當重要，因為 Dr. ElAttrache 是一位極具影響力的醫生。他曾為許多頂尖運動員進行手術，包括過去十年 29 位 MVP 或賽揚獎得主中的 18 位，以及大谷翔平與 Tom Brady 等球星。由於他同時為兩支大型職業體育隊伍服務，MLB 決定進行此次審查，儘管聯盟表示這並非正式調查。
At the same time, McGregor has faced his own problems with anti-doping rules. After being away from drug testing for a period, McGregor was suspended for 18 months in October 2025 for failing to follow the UFC's location reporting rules. This suspension ended in June, allowing him to return to competition on July 11.
與此同時，McGregor 本人也面臨反禁藥規則的問題。在一段時間未接受藥檢後，McGregor 因未遵守 UFC 的位置報告規定，於 2025 年 10 月被禁賽 18 個月。此次禁賽於 6 月結束，使其能在 7 月 11 日重返賽場。
Conclusion
Dr. ElAttrache insists that he followed all medical laws, while MLB continues its review and McGregor prepares to fight again.
Dr. ElAttrache 堅持他遵守了所有醫療法律，而 MLB 則繼續進行審查，McGregor 亦在準備再次出賽。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Power Shift': Moving from Basic to Professional Verbs
At an A2 level, you likely use simple verbs like say, help, or give. To reach B2, you need to use Precise Verbs that describe how something is done.
Look at this evolution based on the text:
| A2 (Simple) | B2 (Professional/Academic) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| Say | Assert / Emphasize | It shows the speaker is confident or strong. |
| Help | Refer | Specifically means sending someone to another expert. |
| Do/Make | Conduct | Used for formal processes like reviews or tests. |
🔍 Deep Dive: The Logic of 'Assert' vs. 'Say'
In the article, the doctor didn't just say he was innocent; he asserted it.
- Say: Neutral information. ("He said it was raining.")
- Assert: Stating something forcefully as a fact, even if others disagree. ("He asserted that he followed the law.")
Using assert tells the reader that there is a conflict or a debate happening. This is the key to B2 fluency: using words that provide context without needing extra adjectives.
🛠️ Application: The 'Professional' Filter
When you write or speak, try to replace your 'utility' verbs with 'specific' verbs:
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Instead of: "The company did a check on the employee."
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Try: "The company conducted a review of the employee."
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Instead of: "The boss said the project was important."
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Try: "The boss emphasized the importance of the project."