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MLB The Show 26 Roster Update – Attributes, 3 New Diamond Players

Written by:  U4N
Published: May 09, 2026
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New Diamond Players (Live Series & Other Programs)

Player NamePositionTeamOVRSeries/Program
Seiya SuzukiOFCubsDiamondLive Series
Andy PagesOFDodgersDiamondLive Series
Cristopher SanchezSPPhilliesDiamondLive Series
Yordan AlvarezLFHOU94Postseason Series (Weekend Classic 2)
Jorge PosadaCNYY94Awards Series (Weekend Classic 2)
Francisco LindorSSNYM953rd Inning XP Reward Path Boss Choice
Juan SotoRFNYY953rd Inning XP Reward Path Boss Choice
Salvador PerezCKC93Cornerstone Program
Mickey MoniakLFCOL93May Spotlight Program – Drop 1

Gold Players (Roster Update)

Player NamePositionTeam
Ben RiceSPN/A
Michael Harris IIOFN/A
Willson ContrerasCN/A
Dillon DinglerCN/A
Max Muncy1BLAD
Otto LopezOFN/A
Wilyer AbreuOFN/A
Christian Walker1BN/A
Chase BurnsSPN/A
Jason AdamRPN/A
Jacob MisiorowskiSPN/A
Dylan LeeSPN/A
Cam SchlittlerRPN/A

XP Reward Paths & Programs

ProgramDescriptionFeatured Rewards
3rd Inning XP Reward PathPlay favorite modes to earn XP, climb path2nd Half Heroes Carlos Delgado (93 OVR), Breakout Corbin Burnes (94 OVR), Boss Choice Pack: Francisco Lindor / Juan Soto
Cornerstone ProgramComplete Moments & MissionsSalvador Perez (93 OVR)
May Spotlight Program – Drop 1Recent MLB performance highlightsMickey Moniak (93 OVR), Drew Romo (91 OVR), Andrew Morris (90 OVR)
May Spotlight Pack – Drop 1Earnable via program & Show ShopChristian Walker (93 OVR), Sean Burke (93 OVR), Brady House (91 OVR), Nathan Church (91 OVR), Jake Bennett (91 OVR)
MLB The Show 26 3RD Inning XP Path Tasks

Weekend Classic 2

FeatureDescriptionRewards
Solo Ranked MatchupsCompete 1-vs-1 based on Ranked RatingsPacks, Stubs, Player Cards
Featured PlayersPostseason Series Yordan Alvarez, Awards Series Jorge Posada94 OVR each
DurationMay 8 – May 12, 2026Leaderboard progress

Special Packs

Pack NameSourceKey Features
Chase Pack 93rd Inning XP Path Wheel / 50-Pack Bundle / Individual PackGuarantees 1 Diamond, chance for Ken Griffey Jr. (95 OVR, All-Star Series)
Mother's Day Mom Conquest MapConquest modeProfile Banner, Bat Skin, Stance Stocks, Packs, XP, Topps Now Series Javier Baez (92 OVR)

Additional Notes & Programs

  • Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover Program: Cover Athlete Series Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KC (93 OVR) as top reward.
  • April Spotlight content remains relevant (Elly De La Cruz 94 OVR, Chipper Jones 94 OVR).
  • Free City Connect Packs for Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers 2026 Nike uniforms are available in Show Shop.
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