Alright, let’s talk about trading in “Road to the Show.” I’ve been playing this mode for a while now, and I always wondered if you could actually request a trade. So, I started digging around to figure this out.
First, I jumped into the game, and I played through a bunch of seasons. I tried everything I could think of. I messed with my stats, you know, sometimes I played like a total superstar, other times I tanked on purpose, just to see if that would trigger something. I wanted to find out if poor performance might force the team’s hand, or if being the best player on the team could give me some leverage.

I also went online, looking through forums and communities. Most people seemed to think it wasn’t possible, but a few folks had some interesting theories. There were all sorts of tips, like demanding a trade by having bad relationships with your teammates or by purposely striking out all the time, trying to make yourself look like the worst player. Some were sure you just have to wait and see if your agent brings it up. These are just the tips from others. So I went back to the game, trying those things out.
Here’s what I did next: I started simulating entire seasons, one after another. I figured, maybe it’s just a matter of time. Maybe you had to reach a certain point in your career, like after a few years or after winning a championship. So I simmed, and I simmed, and I simmed. I even tried editing my player’s contract, making it super short, thinking that might make a difference. Nothing was really working.
Then I tried a different angle. I created a new player, started a brand new career. I thought, maybe if I built a guy from the ground up, the trade request option would pop up at some point. I went through the whole process of getting drafted, playing in the minors, finally making it to the big leagues. I focused on improving my player’s attributes and performing well, hoping that becoming an all-star would do the trick.
I did make it to the big leagues and kept doing good. I played my heart out, every game. I had to check every menu every now and then, in the clubhouse and on my agent’s page. But still no luck. I wasn’t seeing a trade request option anywhere. After playing numerous games and seasons with both good and bad player performances, and trying out different tips I found online, I still couldn’t find a way to request a trade.
Finally, I realized that you just can’t request a trade in “Road to the Show.” I think it’s all up to your agent and how the team sees you. It’s like in real baseball, you just gotta wait and see what happens. It’s a bit frustrating, but that’s how they made the game. It’s all about being patient, playing well, and hoping that your agent will eventually negotiate a trade for you.
So, here’s my conclusion:
- You can’t actively request a trade in “Road to the Show.”
- It seems like it’s all up to your agent and the team’s decisions.
- Just keep playing, improving your player, and hope for the best.
I hope this helps anyone who was as confused as I was. It’s a bummer that you can’t just ask for a trade, but it does make the game a bit more realistic, I guess. Keep grinding, and maybe you’ll end up on your dream team eventually!