Tigers Theme Team

89.0 Avg OVR|84.03 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|134.7K Stubs
Tigers|MLB The Show 26|7 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Dillon Dingler
Dillon Dingler97
92.26
2026 All-Star
1st Baseman (1B)
Hank Greenberg
Hank Greenberg88
79.06
Jolt
2nd Baseman (2B)
Colt Keith
Colt Keith96
83.83
Spotlight
Buy:8.9Kstubs
Sell:7.6Kstubs
3rd Baseman (3B)
Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera99
100.42
Milestone
Shortstop (SS)
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell99
94.53
Cornerstone
Left Field (LF)
Riley Greene
Riley Greene95
88.93
2026 All-Star
Buy:5.6Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Kevin McGonigle
Kevin McGonigle97
90.14
2026 All-Star
Buy:10.7Kstubs
Sell:9.0Kstubs
Right Field (RF)
Max Clark
Max Clark99
94.00
Pipeline
Buy:7.0Kstubs
Sell:5.6Kstubs
Designated Hitter (DH)
Victor Martinez
Victor Martinez99
110.78
Awards

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Hal Newhouser
Hal Newhouser88
82.06
Jolt
Starter 2
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander97
93.17
2026 All-Star
Starter 3
Cameron Flukey
Cameron Flukey97
92.97
2026 Draft
Buy:12.4Kstubs
Sell:10.8Kstubs
Starter 4
Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal98
92.08
Summer
Starter 5
Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez94
85.58
Standout

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen92
90.42
Spotlight
Buy:9.9Kstubs
Sell:8.5Kstubs
Long RP 2
Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan89
81.39
St. Patrick's Day
Buy:44.3Kstubs
Sell:39.2Kstubs
Mid RP 1
Duque Hebbert
Duque Hebbert80
73.34
World Baseball Classic
Mid RP 2
Tyler Holton
Tyler Holton70
65.69
Live
Buy:35stubs
Mid RP 3
Brenan Hanifee
Brenan Hanifee70
63.57
Live
Buy:39stubs
Setup 1
Jacob Waguespack
Jacob Waguespack66
61.00
Live
Buy:41stubs
Setup 2
Ty Madden
Ty Madden63
60.02
Live
Buy:41stubs
Closer
Drew Anderson
Drew Anderson63
58.98
Live
Buy:18stubs
Sell:6stubs

Bench

Bench 1
George Kell
George Kell99
95.49
Milestone
Buy:25.0Kstubs
Sell:20.3Kstubs
Bench 2
Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia97
90.45
Topps Now
Buy:5.9Kstubs
Bench 3
Curtis Granderson
Curtis Granderson91
82.50
Cityscapes
Buy:4.9Kstubs
Sell:4.4Kstubs
Bench 4
Spencer Torkelson
Spencer Torkelson90
81.99
Topps Now

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Hank Greenberg
Hank Greenberg88
79.06
Jolt

Active at 1B

Pitcher Captain
Hal Newhouser
Hal Newhouser88
82.06
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

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

Contact
100.5
Power
91.5
Speed
64.6
Baserunning
34.6
Fielding
80.1
Arm
77.8
Pitching
84.4
Stamina
58.9

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

About the Tigers Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Tigers theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Tigers-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 Tigers cards in this roster include Miguel Cabrera (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Alan Trammell (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Max Clark (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 Tigers squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Tigers Theme Team FAQ

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

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

How much does a Tigers theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 134.7K 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 Tigers 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 Tigers 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 Tigers players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.

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