Marlins Theme Team

88.3 Avg OVR|84.92 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|160.1K Stubs
Marlins|MLB The Show 26|3 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Ivan Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez99
101.87
Awards
Buy:19.0Kstubs
Sell:10.0Kstubs
1st Baseman (1B)
Griffin Conine
Griffin Conine99
100.24
Spotlight
2nd Baseman (2B)
Otto Lopez
Otto Lopez97
90.77
2026 All-Star
3rd Baseman (3B)
Javier Sanoja
Javier Sanoja99
94.07
Spotlight
Buy:9.5Kstubs
Sell:5.1Kstubs
Shortstop (SS)
Aiva Arquette
Aiva Arquette98
92.71
Pipeline
Buy:7.0Kstubs
Left Field (LF)
Esteury Ruiz
Esteury Ruiz99
94.87
Spotlight
Buy:13.4Kstubs
Sell:6.9Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Jakob Marsee
Jakob Marsee99
97.57
Spotlight
Buy:29.7Kstubs
Sell:20.3Kstubs
Right Field (RF)
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield88
77.70
Jolt
Designated Hitter (DH)
Jeff Conine
Jeff Conine99
104.83
Moonshot
Buy:6.6Kstubs

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Al Leiter
Al Leiter88
82.03
Jolt
Starter 2
Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez99
100.10
Ranked 1000
Starter 3
Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Willis99
96.92
Milestone
Buy:8.4Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
Starter 4
Eury Pérez
Eury Pérez97
91.42
Spotlight
Buy:13.8Kstubs
Sell:6.2Kstubs
Starter 5
Sandy Alcantara
Sandy Alcantara97
90.96
Milestone

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Anthony Bender
Anthony Bender79
75.91
Live
Buy:177stubs
Long RP 2
Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen77
70.42
Live
Buy:137stubs
Mid RP 1
Pete Fairbanks
Pete Fairbanks74
68.43
Live
Buy:56stubs
Mid RP 2
Calvin Faucher
Calvin Faucher70
67.31
Live
Buy:39stubs
Mid RP 3
Wikelman González
Wikelman González65
66.14
Live
Buy:63stubs
Setup 1
Josh Ekness
Josh Ekness64
63.33
Live
Buy:47stubs
Setup 2
Victor Vodnik
Victor Vodnik63
61.44
Live
Buy:25stubs
Closer
Cade Gibson
Cade Gibson64
60.40
Live
Buy:24stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Heriberto Hernández
Heriberto Hernández99
93.08
Spotlight
Buy:18.0Kstubs
Sell:10.2Kstubs
Bench 2
Jacob Lombard
Jacob Lombard97
90.72
2026 Draft
Buy:25.0Kstubs
Sell:17.8Kstubs
Bench 3
Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera95
89.90
Awards
Bench 4
Xavier Edwards
Xavier Edwards92
84.82
Spotlight
Buy:9.1Kstubs
Sell:4.4Kstubs

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield88
77.70
Jolt

Active at RF

Pitcher Captain
Al Leiter
Al Leiter88
82.03
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

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

Contact
102.7
Power
91.0
Speed
75.1
Baserunning
56.7
Fielding
83.1
Arm
80.9
Pitching
83.6
Stamina
56.8

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About the Marlins Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Marlins theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Marlins-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 Marlins cards in this roster include Ivan Rodriguez (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Griffin Conine (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Javier Sanoja (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 Marlins squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Marlins Theme Team FAQ

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

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

How much does a Marlins theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 160.1K 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 Marlins 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 Marlins 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 Marlins players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.