MLB The Show 26 is just weeks away, and San Diego Studio has released the official Diamond Dynasty player ratings along with the Top Ten lists for each position. While some Toronto Blue Jays players were ranked where fans expected, others raised eyebrows among the community.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – First Base, 88 Overall
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tops the first base rankings with an 88 overall rating. While Guerrero had a solid 2025 regular season, his historic postseason performance truly stood out. He slashed .397/.494/.795 over 18 games, hit eight home runs, drove in 15 runs, and drew 14 walks against just seven strikeouts. Despite this, his rating places him in the 11–20 range overall, alongside players like Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez, and Cody Bellinger. It appears MLB The Show 26 considered defensive metrics heavily, which may explain his placement outside the Top Ten overall.

Daulton Varsho – Center Field, 78 Overall
Varsho’s ranking is a surprise for many fans. He cracks the Top Ten for centerfielders at 78 overall but sits behind several players with lower career WAR. Despite finishing 2025 with 2.8 bWAR in just 71 games, he trails behind Brenton Doyle, Michael Harris II, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Andy Pages, raising questions about how MLB The Show 26 weighted performance versus availability.

Alejandro Kirk – Catcher, 82 Overall
Kirk earns high praise with a fourth-place ranking among catchers and an 82 overall rating. His balance of offense and defense is reflected in his placement, ahead of many notable catchers. Kirk slashed .282/.348/.421 with 15 home runs and contributed +9 defensive runs saved, earning him a spot within the top 70 players in the game overall.

Kevin Gausman – Starting Pitcher, 83 Overall
Perhaps the most debated rating is that of Kevin Gausman. Despite posting 193 innings, 189 strikeouts, and a 3.59 ERA in 2025, he did not make the Top Ten for starting pitchers. He finished third in bWAR among this group, behind only Chris Sale and Bryan Woo. Fans argue that his durability and postseason contributions should have earned him higher recognition.

Honorable Mentions
George Springer, ranked seventh among right fielders at 83 overall, and Ernie Clement, eighth among second basemen at 79 overall, were also recognized for their 2025 efforts.

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