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With early access for MLB The Show 26 arriving March 13 and the full launch set for March 17, Diamond Dynasty players are already gearing up for the yearly grind. But before the first pitch is even thrown, there’s actually a way to start the new game with a small boost.

By completing content in MLB The Show 25, players can unlock rewards that carry directly into MLB The Show 26 — including packs and a Carlos Beltran item waiting on launch day.

How to Earn Carlos Beltran in MLB The Show 26

The perk comes through the Now and Later program, first detailed on TheShow.com. According to details published on TheShow.com, players can earn vouchers through the XP path and the Now & Later program.

Those vouchers automatically convert into Show Packs in MLB The Show 26 when players log in using the same account they used in MLB The Show 25.

Here’s the basic breakdown:

  • Earn Now and Later packs in MLB The Show 25
  • Each pack becomes a voucher that converts into a Show Pack in MLB The Show 26
  • Players can earn up to 12 additional packs through the program

The program itself progresses through a series of Moments challenges, where players complete short gameplay objectives to earn points and unlock rewards along the track.

Along the way, players can unlock a Retro Finest Carlos Beltran card in MLB The Show 25. Completing the program also grants a separate Beltran player item in MLB The Show 26, giving returning Diamond Dynasty players another early lineup option.

With just days remaining before MLB The Show 26 launches, the Now and Later program gives players one more reason to jump back into MLB The Show 25 and start stacking packs before the new Diamond Dynasty season begins.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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