If you want the 90 OVR Topps Now Brandon Valenzuela diamond card in MLB The Show 26, the fastest route is through the April Spotlight Program – Drop 4. This card is a free reward and appears early in the program’s progression path, so you can grab it quickly if you know where to focus.
Quickest Unlock Strategy
Here’s how to get Valenzuela fast:
1. Complete Moments First
Moments are short, single-player challenges that give immediate program points. Prioritize the hitting Moments with the highest rewards. These will push you to Step 2 of the XP Reward Path, where Valenzuela is located.
2. Stack Missions in Mini Seasons or Conquest
Once you unlock lower-tier Spotlight players, use them in 3-inning Mini Seasons or Conquest games. Track missions that require hits, home runs, or PXP with program players. Doing multiple missions at once lets you rack up points quickly, speeding up the path to Valenzuela.
3. Check the Marketplace
If you just need a version of Valenzuela for your lineup and don’t need the 90 OVR diamond, you can pick up his 65 OVR Live Series bronze card instantly for about 25–35 stubs.
Card Highlights
- Attributes: Switch-hitting catcher with 92 Contact vs. Right and 83 Fielding.
- Quirks: Homebody, Rally Monkey, Night Player – boosts performance in specific scenarios.
- Defensive Value: Strong arm (82) and solid pop time (81) make him one of the best defensive catchers for throwing out runners.
