San Diego Studio (SDS) released another huge content update for MLB The Show 18 Diamond Dynasty today. This update includes changes to roster attributes, over 30 new cards, a new event, new program and more. Here’s a complete breakdown.
Today’s roster update features attribute upgrades and downgrades, as well as team changes as a result of recent trades or signings. Below are some of the major attribute changes.
NOTABLE UPGRADES
- Edwin Diaz, Mariners CP – 83 to 85
- Josh Hader, Brewers RP – 83 to 85
- Trevor Story, Rockies SS – 82 to 84
- Adam Ottavino, Rockies RP – 80 to 82
- David Price, Red Sox SP – 80 to 82
- Tommy Pham, Rays RF – 79 to 81
- Kevin Kiermaier, Rays CF – 79 to 81
- Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees SP – 78 to 80
- Juan Soto, Nationals LF – 79 to 80
- German Marquez, Rockies SP – 76 to 78
- Jeremy Jeffress, Brewers CP – 75 to 78
- Jameson Taillon, Pirates SP – 75 to 77
- Jose Peraza, Reds SS – 75 to 77
- Mike Minor, Rangers SP – 74 to 76
- Steven Matz, Mets SP – 72 to 76
- Hunter Renfroe, Padres LF – 74 to 76
- Raul Mondesi, Royals SS – 70 to 76
- Dereck Rodriguez, Giants SP – 74 to 76
- Jonathan Villar, Orioles 2B – 74 to 76
- Luis Castillo, Reds SP – 74 to 76
- Lou Trivino, Athletics RP – 73 to 75
- Taylor Rogers, Twins RP – 72 to 75
- Jeff McNeil, Mets 2B – 73 to 75
- Ramon Laureano, Athletics CF – 72 to 75
NOTABLE DOWNGRADES
- Kenley Jansen, Dodgers CP – 90 to 88
- Andrew Miller, Indians RP – 90 to 87
- Luis Severino, Yankees SP – 86 to 85
- James Paxton, Mariners SP – 85 to 84
- Roberto Osuna, Astros CP – 84 to 82
- A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks CF – 83 to 81
- Gary Sanchez, Yankees C – 82 to 80
- Brandon Crawford, Giants SS – 80 to 79
- Jake Arrieta, Phillies SP – 81 to 79
- Brandon Belt, Giants 1B – 80 to 78
- Brett Gardner, Yankees LF – 78 to 76
- Michael Fulmer, Tigers SP – 78 to 76
- Robinson Chirinos, Rangers C – 76 to 74
You can find all of this week’s changes here.
Next, a new event is open. The NL Central Immortal Event is features NL Central (Phillies, Mets, Braves, Nationals, Marlins) and common players only. Games are three innings long. The exclusive event reward is 91 overall postseason flashback Daniel Murphy. Earn him by racking up 30 cumulative wins. His ratings are below.
Additionally, Set 14 is now available in packs. Diamond future stars Shohei Ohtani (91 overall) is the new set exclusive card. His ratings are below.
Furthermore, 30 new future stars have made their way into Diamond Dynasty. There is a new card for each team. Six new programs were added and are ready to be completed now. Below are the program heroes.
Completing all six of these programs will earn 40% completion of the new immortal program, good enough to get the new 99 overall immortal George Brett. Below are his ratings.
The other two immortals, Dennis Eckersley and Mike Trout, will be available via new missions during the month of October.
Lastly, make sure to head to the programs screen to unlock a free 87 overall legend Ted Williams. Also, double XP and stub rewards for games will end on October 1.
You can read more about all of the new content here.
What do you think of today’s roster update? Are you excited for the new event? Which of the new cards do you need on your team right away? Let us know in the comment section below, and don’t forget to subscribe to SGO.
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