2025 MLP Roster Update: The Player Keeper Deadline for the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season has officially passed, finalizing the roster decisions for teams ahead of the upcoming drafts. Every dropped player and any UPA-contracted athlete not on an MLP roster will have a chance to be selected in the Challenger Level drafts, scheduled for March 2 and 3.
Key Roster Moves Across Teams
With the deadline reached, teams across both levels have solidified their keeper choices while parting ways with other players. Below is a breakdown of the most notable moves.
| Team | Kept Players (Cost) | Dropped Players (Reason) | Total Spent on Keepers | Draft Needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Breakers | Allyce Jones ($9K) | Collin Shick (Contract), Jill Braverman (Contract), Martin Emmrich (Waiver) | $9K | 2 males, 1 female |
| California Black Bears | Rafa Hewett, Lina Padegimaite, Layne Sleeth | Brandon French (Waiver) | None | 1 male |
| Brooklyn Aces | Mari Humberg ($49K), Andrea Koop ($5.5K), Daniel de la Rosa | Blaine Hovenier (Waiver) | $54.5K | 1 male |
| Florida Smash | Travis Rettenmaier, Martina Frantova | Donald Young (Waiver), Christa Gecheva (Waiver) | None | 1 male, 1 female |
| Las Vegas Night Owls | Pablo Tellez ($6.5K), Brooke Buckner ($5K), Chao Yi “Zoey” Wang | Chris Haworth (Contract) | $11.5K | 1 male |
| Nashville Pandas | Ewa Radzikowska | Michael Loyd (Waiver), Tamaryn Emmrich (Waiver), Stefan Auvergne (Team choice) | None | 2 males, 1 female |
Next Steps: MLP Draft
The upcoming drafts will determine how teams rebuild their rosters ahead of the 2025 season. With multiple roster spots open across the league, players who were previously waived or not signed to an MLP roster will have an opportunity to make an impact at the Premier or Challenger Level.
News in Brief: 2025 MLP Roster Update
The 2025 MLP Player Keeper Deadline has passed, finalizing roster decisions before the upcoming drafts on March 2 and 3. Teams dropped several players while retaining key names, shaping their draft needs. The upcoming selections will determine the final rosters for the new season.
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