The 92 OVR Michael King Diamond card in MLB The Show 26 is the top reward for the Mexico City Series Event Program, which kicked off on April 24, 2026. If you want to add this elite starting pitcher to your Diamond Dynasty roster, here’s everything you need to know about earning him fast.

Program Rewards & XP Requirements

You earn Michael King and other rewards by collecting Program XP (Stars) within the Mexico City Series Event:

10 XP – 10,000 Universal Game XP

25 XP – 92 OVR Michael King (SP)

50 XP – 92 OVR Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF)

75 XP – Deluxe Random Pack

The key is to focus your gameplay on the Mexico City Series Event and stack XP efficiently.

How to Earn Program XP

To unlock King as quickly as possible, enter the Mexico City Series Event in Diamond Dynasty and keep these tips in mind:

Squad Restrictions

Your lineup must include Padres, Diamondbacks, or Legends/Flashbacks.

Fill the rest of your team with Live Series Bronze or lower players to meet event rules.

Win Games

Winning online games in this event is the fastest way to earn Program XP.

Complete Stat Missions

Use San Diego Padres pitchers to rack up strikeouts and innings pitched within the event.

These missions stack XP alongside wins, letting you progress faster.

Michael King (92 OVR) Card Profile

Primary Position: Starting Pitcher (SP)

Key Stats:

105 Clutch – Crushes high-pressure situations

99 Break – Elite pitch movement

90 Velocity – Great speed on fastballs

Pitch Mix: Sinker, Circle Change, Sweeper, 4-Seam Fastball, Slider

Quirks: Homebody, Night Player, Break Outlier (keeps movement high even when stamina drops)

This card shines in competitive Diamond Dynasty games thanks to its combination of movement, velocity, and clutch ability.

Marketplace Alternative

If you can’t finish the event in time, you can still get King from the Community Marketplace. As of early May 2026, the 92 OVR Michael King card is trading for roughly 39,000–48,000 Stubs. Buying him is the fastest way to secure this elite starter without grinding the event.