Twins Theme Team

91.5 Avg OVR|88.33 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|378.4K Stubs
Twins|MLB The Show 26|5 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Vahn Lackey
Vahn Lackey98
92.63
2026 Draft
Buy:48.7Kstubs
Sell:38.7Kstubs
1st Baseman (1B)
Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau88
79.31
Jolt
2nd Baseman (2B)
Brian Dozier
Brian Dozier99
98.00
Prime
Buy:8.0Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
3rd Baseman (3B)
Harmon Killebrew
Harmon Killebrew99
96.92
Field of Dreams
Buy:17.8Kstubs
Sell:9.5Kstubs
Shortstop (SS)
Jorge Polanco
Jorge Polanco99
105.63
Spooky
Buy:250.0Kstubs
Sell:202.2Kstubs
Left Field (LF)
Byron Buxton
Byron Buxton99
105.87
Ranked 1000
Center Field (CF)
Torii Hunter
Torii Hunter99
95.99
Field of Dreams
Right Field (RF)
Royce Lewis
Royce Lewis99
98.24
The Show Classics
Designated Hitter (DH)
David Ortiz
David Ortiz99
105.03
Spotlight

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Johan Santana
Johan Santana88
80.20
Jolt
Starter 2
Connor Prielipp
Connor Prielipp99
94.30
Spotlight
Starter 3
Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan95
88.64
2026 All-Star
Starter 4
Taj Bradley
Taj Bradley95
88.46
Topps Now
Buy:9.9Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
Starter 5
Jim Kaat
Jim Kaat88
81.86
Egg Hunt
Buy:3.1Kstubs

Bullpen

Long RP 1
A.J. Minter
A.J. Minter97
90.51
New Threads
Long RP 2
Andrew Morris
Andrew Morris90
86.97
Topps Now
Mid RP 1
Griffin Jax
Griffin Jax88
82.85
Contributor
Buy:13.2Kstubs
Sell:9.2Kstubs
Mid RP 2
Taylor Rogers
Taylor Rogers83
74.91
All-Star
Mid RP 3
Jeff Hoffman
Jeff Hoffman76
74.73
Live
Buy:103stubs
Setup 1
Tommy Nance
Tommy Nance72
68.87
Live
Buy:45stubs
Setup 2
Kody Funderburk
Kody Funderburk69
67.56
Live
Buy:45stubs
Closer
Yoendrys Gómez
Yoendrys Gómez65
61.84
Live
Buy:39stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Josh Bell
Josh Bell99
96.48
Spotlight
Buy:20.0Kstubs
Sell:12.0Kstubs
Bench 2
Walker Jenkins
Walker Jenkins99
94.39
Pipeline
Buy:7.4Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
Bench 3
Kody Clemens
Kody Clemens97
93.55
Topps Now
Bench 4
Luke Keaschall
Luke Keaschall99
92.72
Field of Dreams

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau88
79.31
Jolt

Active at 1B

Pitcher Captain
Johan Santana
Johan Santana88
80.20
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

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

Contact
98.8
Power
104.3
Speed
69.7
Baserunning
56.5
Fielding
84.5
Arm
79.8
Pitching
91.1
Stamina
55.5

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About the Twins Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Twins theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Twins-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 Twins cards in this roster include Brian Dozier (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Harmon Killebrew (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Jorge Polanco (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 Twins squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Twins Theme Team FAQ

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

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

How much does a Twins theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 378.4K 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 Twins 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 Twins 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 Twins players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.