Major League Pickleball Trade Window: Major League Pickleball (MLP) completed multiple trades on Friday, February 14, reshaping team rosters in both the Premier Level and Challenger Level. The moves were made as teams prepared for Trade Window #1 to close on Saturday, February 15.
Premier Level Trades
Columbus Sliders made a key acquisition, bringing in Andrei Daescu to strengthen their lineup. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Flames secured Jay Devilliers and received cash considerations.
Challenger Level Trades
Several Challenger Level teams also made significant moves. The Brooklyn Aces acquired Blaine Hovenier and cash considerations. Las Vegas Night Owls added Pablo Tellez to their roster. California Black Bears acquired Rafa Hewett, while Las Vegas also picked up Chris Haworth and cash considerations.
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Updated Team Rosters
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Columbus Sliders (Premier) | Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Callie Smith, Parris Todd |
| Phoenix Flames (Premier) | Jay Devilliers, Meghan Dizon, Jessie Irvine, Tyson McGuffin |
| Brooklyn Aces (Challenger) | Daniel De La Rosa, Amanda Hendry, Blaine Hovenier, Andrea Koop |
| California Black Bears (Challenger) | Brandon French, Rafa Hewett, Lina Padegimaite, Layne Sleeth |
| Las Vegas Night Owls (Challenger) | Judit Castillo, Chris Haworth, Pablo Tellez, Chao Yi “Zoey” Wang |
Next Steps for Teams
Each team must finalize its roster decisions by Sunday, February 16, at 6 p.m. CT. Teams are required to declare their keepers and drop at least one player by the deadline. These moves could impact team strategies as the season progresses.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball Trade Window
MLP completed multiple trades before Trade Window #1 closed on February 15. Columbus acquired Andrei Daescu, while Phoenix picked up Jay Devilliers. Brooklyn, California, and Las Vegas made key moves in the Challenger Level. Teams must finalize keepers and drop one player by February 16 at 6 p.m. CT.
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