Mariners Theme Team

91.9 Avg OVR|88.72 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|1.1M Stubs
Mariners|MLB The Show 26|6 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Cal Raleigh
Cal Raleigh99
101.66
Milestone
Buy:83.3Kstubs
Sell:71Kstubs
1st Baseman (1B)
Lazaro Montes
Lazaro Montes97
89.50
Topps Now
2nd Baseman (2B)
Michael Arroyo
Michael Arroyo99
93.39
Pipeline
3rd Baseman (3B)
Ace Reese
Ace Reese96
89.06
2026 Draft
Shortstop (SS)
Colt Emerson
Colt Emerson94
85.11
Spotlight
Left Field (LF)
Randy Arozarena
Randy Arozarena99
97.67
Spotlight
Buy:16.0Kstubs
Sell:8.0Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron88
79.02
Jolt
Right Field (RF)
Dominic Canzone
Dominic Canzone99
101.39
Spotlight
Buy:29.5Kstubs
Sell:20.5Kstubs
Designated Hitter (DH)
Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr.99
108.92
Finest
Buy:97.5Kstubs
Sell:71.6Kstubs

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Cliff Lee
Cliff Lee88
78.64
Jolt
Starter 2
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson99
104.92
Spooky
Buy:790.0Kstubs
Sell:725.1Kstubs
Starter 3
Bryan Woo
Bryan Woo99
97.77
Spotlight
Buy:29.0Kstubs
Sell:19Kstubs
Starter 4
Kade Anderson
Kade Anderson99
95.84
Pipeline
Starter 5
Felix Hernandez
Felix Hernandez99
95.36
Awards

Bullpen

Long RP 1
George Kirby
George Kirby99
99.70
The Show Classics
Long RP 2
Seranthony Domínguez
Seranthony Domínguez99
96.64
Spotlight
Mid RP 1
Andrés Muñoz
Andrés Muñoz89
90.01
World Baseball Classic
Buy:7.3Kstubs
Mid RP 2
Guillermo Zuñiga
Guillermo Zuñiga81
75.16
World Baseball Classic
Buy:1.5Kstubs
Sell:301stubs
Mid RP 3
Gabe Speier
Gabe Speier78
73.04
Live
Buy:171stubs
Setup 1
Eduard Bazardo
Eduard Bazardo69
66.08
Live
Buy:96stubs
Setup 2
Carlos Vargas
Carlos Vargas73
63.72
Live
Buy:56stubs
Closer
Michael Rucker
Michael Rucker68
63.57
Live
Buy:140stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Julio Rodríguez
Julio Rodríguez99
102.18
2026 Topps Update Series Baseball
Bench 2
Taylor Ward
Taylor Ward98
92.48
New Threads
Bench 3
Raul Ibanez
Raul Ibanez92
82.98
Vintage
Bench 4
Edgar Martinez
Edgar Martinez91
82.97
Cityscapes

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron88
79.02
Jolt

Active at CF

Pitcher Captain
Cliff Lee
Cliff Lee88
78.64
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

Averages from filled lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Scale 0–99.

Contact
94.6
Power
100.1
Speed
65.3
Baserunning
54.6
Fielding
79.9
Arm
78.8
Pitching
90.8
Stamina
59.3

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About the Mariners Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Mariners theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Mariners-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Captain cards occupy legal active-roster positions and are designated separately. The remaining slots are optimized using position-specific base meta scores while respecting card eligibility and duplicate-player rules.

Top Mariners cards in this roster include Cal Raleigh (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Michael Arroyo (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Randy Arozarena (99 OVR, Red Diamond). As new program cards and series are released throughout MLB The Show 26, this page automatically updates to reflect the best available options.

Use the "Edit in Builder" button to load this lineup into the Team Builder where you can swap cards, compare alternatives, and fine-tune your Mariners squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Mariners Theme Team FAQ

Who is the best Mariners player in MLB The Show 26?

Based on overall rating, the top Mariners card is Cal Raleigh (99 OVR, Red Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Mariners players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Mariners theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 1.1M stubs based on current Buy Now prices. Costs vary as the market fluctuates and you may already own cards through programs or packs.

Are theme teams competitive in Diamond Dynasty ranked seasons?

Theme teams can absolutely compete in ranked play, especially for marquee franchises. The key is balancing position quality with the roster cost of activating both captain cards, which this optimizer enforces. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Mariners captains work?

Each MLB team has two dedicated captain cards — one hitter and one pitcher. Captains provide attribute boosts to teammates on the same team. The Mariners captains shown above are active roster cards: the hitter starts in the batting lineup, while the pitcher occupies the rotation or bullpen. They boost eligible Mariners players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.