Red Diamond Jose Ramirez is the real prize of the MLB The Show 26 Mural Series Collection. He is a switch-hitter, has a great swing, plays multiple positions, and scales hard with parallels.

The mistake is trying to collect every Mural card blindly. Don't do that.

The fastest route is simple: grind guaranteed cards first, stack Mural PXP, use packs smartly, skip expensive traps, then lock in J-Ram.

• Best Way to Unlock Red Diamond Jose Ramirez Fast
• Why Red Diamond Jose Ramirez Is Worth It
• Mural Collection Rewards: Who Actually Matters?
• Vladimir Guerrero
• Roy Halladay
• Jose Ramirez
• Where to Get Mural Series Cards in MLB The Show 26
• Start With the Mural Program
• Grind Mini Seasons Early
• Finish Conquest for Ralph Kiner
• Use Events and Multiplayer for Extra Packs
• Diamond Quest Can Wait
• Best Mural Pack Cards to Use
• Raisel Iglesias
• CC Sabathia
• Manny Machado
• Tony Gwynn
• Save Deluxe and Premier Packs When New Cards Drop
• Skip Carlos Santana
• Best Cards to Skip for Jose Ramirez
• Best Mural Series Grind Path
• FAQ
• Is Red Diamond Jose Ramirez worth unlocking?
• What is the fastest way to unlock Jose Ramirez?
• Which Mural cards should I skip?
• Should I sell Carlos Santana if I pull him?
• Which mode should I grind first?
• Summary

↖ Best Way to Unlock Red Diamond Jose Ramirez Fast

Start with free and guaranteed cards. Buy last.

That one rule saves the most stubs.

You can skip two Mural cards and still unlock Jose Ramirez. Use that flexibility.

↖ Why Red Diamond Jose Ramirez Is Worth It

Jose Ramirez is not collection filler. He is a real lineup piece.

He gives you:

• Switch-hitting
• Nine quirks
• Excellent swing
• 2B / 3B / SS / LF eligibility
• Strong speed after parallels
• Good contact from both sides
• Usable power
• Reliable defense

At Parallel 5, he becomes one of the most complete cards in the game.

That matters online. A switch-hitter with speed, contact, quirks, and positional flexibility solves multiple roster problems at once.

↖ Mural Collection Rewards: Who Actually Matters?

The Mural Series Collection has three major rewards.

↖ Vladimir Guerrero

Vlad can hit, but the defense is rough.

The problem:

• Very low speed
• Bad fielding
• Poor outfield range
• Arm does not save the card

If you use him, keep him at DH or on the bench. Do not trust him in the outfield unless you enjoy watching gap shots turn into doubles.

↖ Roy Halladay

Halladay is usable. Not scary.

His pitch mix:

The issue is simple: changeup and splitter feel too similar. His control is good, his clutch is good, but he is not a must-have ace.

↖ Jose Ramirez

This is why we grind.

Jose gives lineup flexibility, matchup protection, and a swing that plays above the card art. He can start at third, slide to second, cover short, or even play left field.

That is collection value.

↖ Where to Get Mural Series Cards in MLB The Show 26

Mural cards are spread across several modes. Prioritize the ones with guaranteed rewards.

The order matters. If you buy pack cards before finishing free grinds, you are wasting stubs.

↖ Start With the Mural Program

The Mural Program is the cleanest starting point. It gives quick cards and helps you build the base for PXP missions.

Best cards from the program:

The relief pitcher is the standout. A five-pitch bullpen arm with strong clutch and per-nines should go straight into most squads.

Brian Woo is also useful. 95 control this early is real value, especially if you pitch to edges instead of just spamming velocity.

↖ Grind Mini Seasons Early

Mini Seasons is mandatory if you want Jose Ramirez without bleeding stubs.

It gives:

• 4 Mural cards
• One-time reward packs
• Repeatable Deluxe pack path
• PXP mission value

Best method:

1. Put every Mural card you own into the lineup.

2. Play Mini Seasons.

3. Stack PXP.

4. Earn more packs.

5. Add new Mural cards.

6. Repeat.

That loop is the grind.

If games feel slow, lower the difficulty. This is not a pride contest. It is a collection grind.

↖ Finish Conquest for Ralph Kiner

Conquest is easy value.

Do this before buying cards. Ralph Kiner is guaranteed progress, and the pack can fill another slot.

No market risk. No online stress. Just clean collection value.

↖ Use Events and Multiplayer for Extra Packs

If you can handle online play, Events are worth it.

You get:

• Mike Moustakas
• Deluxe Mural pack at 75 points
• Multiplayer Program progress
• Extra Premier / Deluxe packs
• Parallel progress

Even if you do not grind the full event, watch Moustakas' price. Event cards usually drop near the end.

If you hate online, buy him later.

↖ Diamond Quest Can Wait

Diamond Quest has Johnny Damon and Ozzie Smith.

They count. They are useful. But they are not urgent.

These prices should soften as more players finish the mode. If Diamond Quest is not your thing, do not force it first.

↖ Best Mural Pack Cards to Use

Some pack cards are actually worth testing. Others are just collection pieces.

↖ Raisel Iglesias

Great pitch mix:

• Changeup
• Four-seam
• Slider
• Sinker

Good per-nines, good clutch, good control. He is not just a collection card.

↖ CC Sabathia

Lefty starters always matter. CC has enough per-nines and pitch variety to deserve a test run.

↖ Manny Machado

Machado can hit and field, but 45 speed hurts.

Slow cards clog bases. Use him only if you can live with that.

↖ Tony Gwynn

Gwynn is for contact players.

He gives:

• High contact
• Speed
• Bunting
• Base pressure

Do not expect power. Use him if your lineup already has enough thump.

↖ Save Deluxe and Premier Packs When New Cards Drop

Pack timing matters.

When a new card series drops, prices are usually highest early. If you open eligible packs after the update, you can pull new cards while they still carry value.

This is how you save stubs over time. One good early pull can fund multiple collection cards.

↖ Skip Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana is the Chase Pack Mural card. He is good. He is also the obvious skip.

Do not lock in expensive Chase cards unless you are loaded.

You can skip two cards. Make Santana one of them.

Second skip: the most expensive pack card you do not plan to use.

↖ Best Cards to Skip for Jose Ramirez

That is the cleanest collection route.

Sell expensive pulls early. Buy cheap cards late. Lock in only when the math makes sense.

↖ Best Mural Series Grind Path

Use this order.

This path keeps the grind efficient and avoids panic-buying.

↖ FAQ

↖ Is Red Diamond Jose Ramirez worth unlocking?

Yes. Jose Ramirez is worth it because he is a switch-hitter with nine quirks, strong contact, good speed after parallels, and multiple defensive positions. He is a real starter, not just a collection trophy.

↖ What is the fastest way to unlock Jose Ramirez?

Start with the Mural Program, then grind Mini Seasons, finish Conquest, play Events / Multiplayer for packs, and buy missing cheap cards last. Do not buy expensive pack cards early.

↖ Which Mural cards should I skip?

Skip Carlos Santana and the most expensive pack card you do not need. Santana is tied to the Chase Pack, so his price should stay inflated longer than most cards.

↖ Should I sell Carlos Santana if I pull him?

Yes, for most players. Sell him while the price is high and use the stubs to buy multiple cheaper Mural cards. Locking him in is poor value unless you have a huge stub balance.

↖ Which mode should I grind first?

Grind the Mural Program first, then move into Mini Seasons. Mini Seasons gives required cards, PXP rewards, and repeatable pack value, making it the best early grind.

↖ Summary

The easiest way to unlock Red Diamond Jose Ramirez in MLB The Show 26 is to stop chasing every card and start playing the collection efficiently.

Do this:

1. Grind the Mural Program

2. Use Mural cards while playing

3. Prioritize Mini Seasons

4. Finish Conquest

5. Use Events and Multiplayer for packs

6. Wait on Diamond Quest prices

7. Save packs near content drops

8. Sell Carlos Santana

9. Skip Santana and one overpriced pack card

10. Lock in Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez is the only Mural reward worth building around. He gives switch-hitting, quirks, speed, defense, and positional flexibility. Get him smart, not expensive.