Live Blog: 2026 MLP Trade Tracker

Now that the MLP Draft is complete, all 20 Premier Level teams can now attempt to trade players as well as cash to set their rosters

The excitement of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Draft happened this past weekend. On Monday, March 2nd, Trade Window #2 opened.

Many of the draft day trades that were agreed upon on Friday were announced on Tuesday, March 3rd.

This article will be updated throughout the MLP season, until the trade deadline of July 15th.

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March 3, 2026

Trade #1

• Brooklyn Pickleball Team receive Christian Alshon and Luca Mack
• Texas Ranchers receive Dylan Frazier, Matthew Barlow and cash

Keeper Fees:

• Christian Alshon - $265,000 - can be kept through 2026
• Luca Mack - $26,000 - can be kept through 2028
• Dylan Frazier - $170,000 - can be kept through 2028
• Matthew Barlow - $11,000 - can be kept through 2028

Trade #2

• Texas Ranchers receive Layne Sleeth
• California Black Bears receive Sahra Dennehy and cash

Keeper Fees:

• Layne Sleeth - $0 - can be kept through 2026
• Sahra Dennehy - $35,000 - can be kept through 2028

There are more trades expected today. Check back here regularly for the latest on all things MLP Trade Window #2.

Trade #3

• LA Mad Drops receive Genie Bouchard
• Florida Smash receive Paula Rives Palau and cash

Keeper Fees:

• Genie Bouchard - $20,000 - can be kept through 2028
• Paula Rives Palau - $2,000 - can be kept through 2028