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MLB has cleared Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache of wrongdoing following a league inquiry, per Fabian Ardaya at The Athletic. The investigation — and its resolution — marks a notable chapter for one of the most prominent orthopedic surgeons in professional sports, and the conclusion should put to rest questions that had been swirling around the Dodgers’ medical operation.

Dr. ElAttrache has been a fixture in the Dodgers’ medical infrastructure for decades and is one of the most recognized names in sports medicine, period. He’s a managing partner at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (now Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute) and has performed surgeries on some of the biggest names in baseball history — not just Dodgers, but players across the league. His client list over the years has included everyone from pitchers needing Tommy John surgery to position players dealing with complex shoulder reconstructions. The fact that MLB felt the need to conduct an inquiry into his practices was itself significant, and his clearance carries equal weight.

The specifics of what prompted the inquiry weren’t fully detailed, but these types of league investigations typically center on potential conflicts of interest, medical disclosure practices, or concerns about how injury information is handled between teams and players. Whatever the scope, MLB’s conclusion that ElAttrache did nothing wrong is definitive — this wasn’t a slap on the wrist or a “we couldn’t prove it” outcome. He was cleared.

For the Dodgers, this is straightforward good news. The organization has invested heavily in its medical and player performance infrastructure, and ElAttrache has been central to that operation. Any cloud over the team’s medical staff creates uncertainty — for the front office, for players considering signing here, and for the players already in the clubhouse trusting those doctors with their careers. That cloud is now gone.

I’ll also say this: the Dodgers have had their share of injury controversies over the years, and opponents love to point fingers at the medical staff whenever a high-profile player goes down. Having MLB itself confirm that ElAttrache operated properly takes one talking point off the table entirely. The organization can move forward without that particular distraction hanging over the operation, and that matters as we push deeper into the 2026 season with a roster that’s already navigating its share of health concerns.

Source(s): Fabian Ardaya (The Athletic) | First reported: June 24, 2026 8:27 PM UTC

God Bless and Go Dodgers