May Lightning
Collect May Spotlight Program players to earn the April Lightning player coming June 5!
The May Lightning and May Retro Lightning player items for MLB The Show 26 are set to be revealed on June 5, 2026. While the full list of these special player cards hasn't dropped yet, you can already start preparing by collecting May Spotlight Program and Pack players. This preparation ensures you can claim the rewards as soon as they go live.
From the current May Spotlight Program, some key players include:
- Sung‑Mun Song (91 OVR, 2B) – Topps Now
- Spencer Jones (91 OVR, RF) – Topps Now
- Yandy Díaz (93 OVR, 1B) – Spotlight
Collecting these Spotlight players is essential for completing the upcoming Lightning collections.
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Current Monthly Awards Status
MLB The Show tracks full calendar months for Lightning rewards. The April Lightning rewards were recently released on May 5, 2026, giving a good reference for what to expect in June:
- April Lightning Player: 94 OVR Elly De La Cruz (Spotlight Series)
- April Retro Lightning Player: 94 OVR Chipper Jones (reflecting his April 2005 performance)
These April rewards show that May Lightning cards will likely feature a mix of current stars and historically significant performances in the Retro Lightning series.
How to Prepare for the May Lightning Release
To unlock your May Lightning rewards immediately on June 5, focus on completing the current Diamond Dynasty live content:
- May Spotlight Programs
Complete weekly Spotlight drops, such as the first drop featuring Mickey Moniak, to earn program stars and player items. - May Spotlight Packs
Open packs or purchase required players from the community marketplace to fill your collections quickly. - Collections Menu
- Regular Lightning Player: Collect 5 May Spotlight Program players.
- Retro Lightning Player: Collect 11 May Spotlight Pack players.
By steadily progressing through these programs and packs, you'll be ready to claim both the Lightning and Retro Lightning items as soon as they are released, giving your Diamond Dynasty lineup a boost with rare and high‑OVR cards.
