Alright, so check it, I messed around with MLB The Show 24 and figured out how to actually REQUEST a trade. It ain’t as straightforward as you might think, so lemme break it down for ya.
First off, I started a new “Road to the Show” career. You gotta get yourself drafted or signed, obviously. Played a few games, you know, getting the feel for things, boosted my player’s stats a bit. Important part, pay attention to your Player Archetype and how you’re progressing. That’ll matter later.
Okay, after a season (or even midway if you’re impatient like me), you gotta check your Player Card. Go into the menus, find your player, and look for something related to “Player Relationships” or “Team Chemistry.” This is where the magic happens… or doesn’t. See, you wanna be NOT happy with your current situation. If your relationship with the manager or your role on the team is all sunshine and rainbows, requesting a trade will be a tough sell.
So, what I did was, I intentionally kinda… underperformed. I wasn’t throwing games, but I wasn’t exactly going all-out superstar either. Skipped some optional training days. Made sure my agent kept whispering in my ear about how I deserve more playing time. This tanked my relationship with the manager a little. Started seeing some dialogue options pop up after games where I could express my frustration.
Once your discontent is simmering, the option to request a trade should become available. It’s usually buried in the same menu where you see your player relationships. It might be labeled something like “Demand a Trade” or “Express Interest in Moving.” Be warned, clicking it isn’t a guaranteed ticket out of town.
Now comes the waiting game. The game simulates the trade deadline period, and other teams will start showing interest. This is where that Player Archetype I mentioned comes in. Teams looking for a power hitter will be more interested if you’re a power hitter. Makes sense, right?
Here’s where it gets kinda random. Sometimes you get traded right away. Sometimes you rot on the bench for another half-season. Sometimes nothing happens at all! If nothing happens, you gotta keep working on that discontent. Keep your agent chirping, keep skipping those optional practices, and make sure the manager knows you’re not thrilled.
One thing I learned is that being a complete jerk doesn’t always work. If you’re TOO unhappy, the team might just release you outright, leaving you as a free agent. That’s not the same as a trade! You wanna be valuable enough that other teams want you, but unhappy enough that your current team wants you gone.
Key Takeaways:
- Gotta tank your relationship with the team a little.
- Look for dialogue options to express your frustration.
- Pay attention to your Player Archetype.
- Be patient! It might take a while.
- Don’t be TOO much of a jerk, or you’ll get released.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a grind, but it’s doable. I got traded from the [Original Team Name] to the [New Team Name] after about two seasons. Now I’m finally playing where I wanna be! Hope this helps you escape whatever baseball hellhole you’re stuck in!
