Manny Machado openly criticized the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System.
He stated his dislike earlier this spring before leaving for the World Baseball Classic.
What is the ABS Challenge System?
The ABS Challenge System allows players to challenge balls and strikes calls for the first time in MLB history.
How does it work?
Only the pitcher, catcher, and batter can challenge a call, and it must come immediately after the pitch without any assistance from the dugout.
Each team gets two challenges, but a successful challenge is retained.
Manager Craig Stammen is learning the new system to implement a strategy ahead of Opening Day.
What's next for the Padres?
The Padres' first regular season action with the new system will come on March 26, when they take on the Detroit Tigers.
Machado's comments came before the World Baseball Classic.
The ABS Challenge System will make its formal debut on MLB's Opening Night when the New York Yankees take on the San Francisco Giants on March 25.
Machado's concerns about the system are shared by some other players.
Reaction from other players
Players have had mixed reviews regarding the change this spring.
Stammen believes the catchers have a better feel than the hitters.
The team will try to find trends through spring training and come up with a strategy before Opening Day.
Machado's statement was clear: he won't be using the challenge system.
He thinks it's already too hard to hit.
The Padres are preparing for the new season with the ABS Challenge System in place.
Machado's comments have sparked interest in how the system will affect the game.
The MLB season is set to begin on March 25.
The San Diego Padres will play their first game with the new system on March 26.
Machado's performance will be closely watched as the season progresses.
The ABS Challenge System is a significant change in the MLB.