MLB The Show 25: How to Warm Up Pitchers

While having a great starting pitcher like Zack Wheeler and Blake Snell can be the foundation for any winning baseball team, you're going to need to use your bullpen if you stand any chance of success in MLB The Show 25.

As your pitchers tire, you'll want to bring in relievers who can help carry you through the later innings. So, as part of our MLB The Show 25 guide, we're going to explain how to warm up pitchers.

How Do You Warm Up Pitchers in MLB The Show 25?

Warming up pitchers is pretty simple really. At any point during gameplay, you can tap Right to bring up the quick management menu.

This will give you a list of all the players in your bullpen, and their current status, including their current match readiness and overall energy.

To warm up a player, simply push Cross/X and select the Warm Up option.

What Is the Stretch and Toss Option in MLB The Show 25?

If you're using your bullpen to warm up pitchers, you may be wondering what the Stretch and Toss option does.

In essence, you can think of this as a lighter approach to warming up. Players will still prepare, but they won't exert as much energy, preserving their overall energy.

It can be a good option if you're not sure how a game's going to develop so you want to keep your options open or if you don't want to over-exert a player before putting them in the game.

When Is the Best Time to Warm Up Pitchers in MLB The Show 25?

It really depends on your strategy, but you'll probably want to start thinking about warming up pitchers around the end of the fourth inning, as your starting pitcher begins to tire.

You'll want your relief pitchers to be ready to come into the game, but it's best not to overwork them so they're not gassed before they come into play.

Consider having different types of pitchers warming up depending on what you have available; different circumstances require different strategies, so think tactically about your opponents batting lineup and the current trajectory of the game.

Whatever you do, don't let your pitchers get too tired. If they're out of stamina and throwing soft balls you're going to give up a lot of runs, so use your bullpen to its fullest and keep your opponent guessing.

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