The slide by Manny Machado into Dustin Pedroia in 2017 became one of the most controversial moments in Major League Baseball. Machado’s late, aggressive slide into second base injured Pedroia’s knee and ended his season, raising serious concerns about player safety. The play was heavily criticized because it seemed to go against MLB’s rules meant to prevent dangerous takeout slides. Even if intent was debated, it sparked conversations across the league about respecting opponents and protecting infielders during double plays. A similar situation happened yesterday when Willson Contreras slid into David Hamilton. While not exactly the same, the play reminded many fans of the Machado–Pedroia incident due to its intensity and risk. - follow ( slugger.report ) for insane baseball content - #baseball #mlb #baseballplays #dustinpedroia #redsox