Royals Theme Team

80.3 Avg OVR|76.67 Meta|28/28 Filled|169.8K Stubs
Royals|MLB The Show 26|10 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Carter Jensen
Carter Jensen83
74.81
Topps Now
1st Baseman (1B)
George Brett
George Brett91
91.33
All-Star
2nd Baseman (2B)
Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia94
88.97
World Baseball Classic
3rd Baseman (3B)
Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia87
79.19
World Baseball Classic
Buy:5.5Kstubs
Sell:4.8Kstubs
Shortstop (SS)
Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr.91
89.22
Live
Buy:170.0Kstubs
Sell:151.3Kstubs
Left Field (LF)
Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone87
77.61
World Baseball Classic
Center Field (CF)
Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia81
74.61
Live
Buy:678stubs
Sell:600stubs
Right Field (RF)
Isaac Collins
Isaac Collins73
65.94
Live
Buy:35stubs
Sell:25stubs
Designated Hitter (DH)
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino90
83.83
World Baseball Classic

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Brady Singer
Brady Singer83
82.45
Breakout
Starter 2
Seth Lugo
Seth Lugo82
80.91
World Baseball Classic
Starter 3
Kris Bubic
Kris Bubic77
74.66
Live
Buy:130stubs
Sell:120stubs
Starter 4
Michael Wacha
Michael Wacha76
74.61
Live
Buy:100stubs
Sell:82stubs
Starter 5
Noah Cameron
Noah Cameron76
74.29
Live
Buy:95stubs
Sell:83stubs

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Matt Strahm
Matt Strahm80
83.03
Live
Buy:446stubs
Long RP 2
Lucas Erceg
Lucas Erceg77
77.83
Live
Buy:147stubs
Sell:119stubs
Mid RP 1
Carlos Estévez
Carlos Estévez77
77.76
Live
Buy:149stubs
Sell:120stubs
Mid RP 2
Daniel Lynch IV
Daniel Lynch IV70
71.93
Live
Buy:36stubs
Mid RP 3
John Schreiber
John Schreiber71
71.30
Live
Buy:37stubs
Setup 1
Steven Cruz
Steven Cruz70
66.09
Live
Buy:30stubs
Setup 2
Luinder Avila
Luinder Avila68
65.55
Live
Buy:30stubs
Closer
James McArthur
James McArthur64
58.23
Live
Buy:20stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr.85
82.45
World Baseball Classic
Bench 2
Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino81
74.45
Live
Buy:601stubs
Sell:600stubs
Bench 3
Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez87
73.10
World Baseball Classic
Buy:12.3Kstubs
Sell:12.1Kstubs
Bench 4
Lane Thomas
Lane Thomas71
64.86
Live
Buy:40stubs

Captains

Hitter Captain
Mike Moustakas
Mike Moustakas88
84.09
Jolt
Pitcher Captain
Jeff Suppan
Jeff Suppan88
84.78
Jolt

Team Category Ratings

vs all 30 MLB teams

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

Contact
83.0#2
Power
66.9#14
Speed
60.9#17
Baserunning
52.9#6
Fielding
80.3#3
Arm
74.3#11
Pitching
82.4#6
Stamina
47.7#26

Like this lineup? Open it in the Team Builder to customize your Royals theme team.

About the Royals Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Royals theme team fills all 28 roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, bench, and captains — using exclusively Royals-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Each slot is optimized using position-specific meta scores so that each position has the highest-rated Royals card available.

Top Royals cards in this roster include Maikel Garcia (94 OVR, Diamond), George Brett (91 OVR, Diamond), Bobby Witt Jr. (91 OVR, 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 Royals squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Royals Theme Team FAQ

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

Based on overall rating, the top Royals card is Maikel Garcia (94 OVR, Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Royals players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Royals theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 169.8K stubs based on current best buy 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 filling every position with the highest-rated available card, which is exactly what this optimizer does. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Royals 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 Royals captains shown above are Jolt series cards that boost Royals players in your lineup across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.

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