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September 4 Roster Update: Transactions & Roster Tweaks
MLB The Show 26's September 4 roster update is a minor affair—26 rating changes, 15 position swaps, and 16 new cards added to the database. Nothing here moves the Diamond Dynasty market needle or threatens your ranked lineup, but a few names caught our eye.
Upgrades Worth Noting
Ryan Johnson (Angels) leads the batch with a 57→63 OVR jump in the Common tier, followed by Jedixson Páez (Red Sox, 56→62), Jake Bloss (Free Agents, 58→64), and Will Dion (Nationals, 58→63). These Common-range bumps don't carry Stub value, but they reflect call-ups and expanded rosters as September begins.
Roman Anthony (Red Sox) ticked from 77→78 OVR and gained a massive +17 Arm Strength boost—likely fixing a data error or rewarding a defensive hot streak. José Caballero (Yankees) also climbed 77→78. Both remain Silver, so no rarity crossings or quick-sell floor resets in this one.
New Faces
Sixteen fresh cards hit the database, headlined by Walker Jenkins (Twins, 69 OVR Bronze CF) and BJ Murray Jr. (Cubs, 67 OVR Bronze 1B). Prospects and organizational depth fill the rest of the list—Lazaro Montes (Mariners RF, 64 Common) and Luis De León (Orioles SP, 64 Common) round out the notable additions.
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Friday, September 4, 2026 · ShowZone analysis