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Efficient Ways to Upgrade Ryan Ward to 90 OVR | MLB The Show 26 - ThunderRoar - 05-09-2026
If you want to get the most out of Ryan Ward in MLB The Show 26, upgrading him to his 90 OVR Topps Now version is the way to go. Whether you’re after the card itself or boosting its stats through Parallel Progression (PXP), there are clear strategies to do it efficiently.
1. How to Acquire the 90 OVR Ryan Ward
There are a few reliable ways to get this Diamond-level card:
Topps Now Weekly Program (Free)
The most cost-effective route is completing the April 19–26, 2026, Topps Now Moments. These short challenges are designed around Ward’s real-life highlights. Each completed Moment gives you Program Stars, and when you hit the required threshold, you unlock the Topps Now Choice Pack where you can select Ward.
Community Marketplace (Stubs)
If you’d rather skip the grind, you can buy Ward directly on the Community Marketplace. As of late April 2026, his price usually ranges between 4,250–5,135 Stubs.
Spotlight Packs
Ward can also appear in the April Spotlight – Drop 4 pack. Pulling him here is luck-based but could save time if you’re opening packs anyway.
2. Boosting Ryan Ward with Parallel XP
Once you have the 90 OVR card, you can improve his stats further through Parallel Progression:
Play vs CPU (Rookie/Veteran)
Use a high-altitude, short-fence stadium like Blank Canvas. This makes it easier to hit home runs and extra-base hits—the fastest way to earn PXP for hitters.
Mini Seasons
This mode lets you stack PXP efficiently while completing seasonal objectives, earning extra packs and Stubs along the way.
Online Multipliers
Playing in Ranked, Battle Royale, or Events gives a 1.5x PXP bonus. If you perform well, this is one of the fastest ways to level up Ward’s stats.
At Parallel V, you can push his attributes up by +5 in all stats, making him even more deadly in your lineup.
3. Using Ward Strategically
To maximize his performance while grinding:
Platoon vs Righties
Ward excels against right-handed pitchers with 94 Contact / 94 Power. Against lefties, his stats drop to 70 Contact / 80 Power, so plan your lineup accordingly.
Quirk Bonuses
Take advantage of Ward’s Road Warrior and Day Player quirks. Playing away games or daytime matches in offline modes triggers these boosts, giving you extra edge in batting performance.