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May 1 Roster Update: Quiet Transaction Day, Control Woes Hit Two Relievers
MLB The Show 26's May 1 roster update is a minor, transaction-focused drop—just 16 rating changes and 21 new cards as rosters sync with real-world moves. No Diamond Dynasty shakeups here, but a couple Bronze relievers took noteworthy tumbles.
The Downgrades That Matter
Brandon Pfaadt (Diamondbacks) and Colton Gordon (Astros) both crashed from Bronze to Common after massive Control drops (-17 and -20, respectively). Pfaadt fell from 71 to 64 OVR, Gordon from 68 to 62. These Bronze→Common downgrades reset each card's quick-sell floor and typically sink market prices—bad news if you were holding either for a potential rebound. Javier Assad (Cubs) stayed Bronze but slid from 74 to 69 OVR despite a +13 Control boost, a puzzling backend adjustment that still leaves him well off Silver.
Low-Rarity Additions
The new-card crop is all Bronze and Common: Edward Olivares (Free Agents, 69 OVR RF) leads the way, joined by rookie Travis Bazzana (Guardians, 68 OVR 2B) and former prospect Jarred Kelenic (White Sox, 64 OVR LF). None crack the playable threshold, but Kelenic's name recognition might fuel brief Collection demand.
If you're chasing the next big mover, ShowZone's free Roster Update Predictor (/market/roster-update-predictor) tracks live stats between drops. The next major update should bring far more lineup-relevant swings.
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