Naile split 2017 between Midland,Stockton,and the AZL Athletics,compiling a 2–3 record and 3.30 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 18 games (14 starts).[6] He made 26 starts for Midland and Nashville in 2018,registering an 8–10 record and 4.54 ERA with 84 strikeouts across 150+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7] Naile split the 2019 season between Midland and the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators. In 27 games (24 starts) for the two affiliates, he compiled a 10–7 record and 5.41 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 141+1⁄3 innings of work.[8]
Naile did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] He spent 2021 with Las Vegas, making 51 appearances out of the bullpen and posting an 8–0 record and 4.04 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 62+1⁄3 innings pitched. Naile elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[10]
St. Louis Cardinals
On November 18, 2021, Naile signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.[11] The Cardinals promoted Naile to the major leagues for the first time on June 27, 2022.[12] He made his MLB debut that night versus the Miami Marlins, pitching one scoreless inning of relief.[13] He made seven total appearances for the Cardinals in his rookie campaign, posting a 5.00 ERA with five strikeouts in nine innings pitched.
On February 8, 2023, Naile was designated for assignment by St. Louis following the acquisition of Anthony Misiewicz.[14] On February 10, Naile cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.[15] In 6 games with Memphis, Naile posted a 3-1 record and 2.50 ERA with 19 strikeouts. On May 5, his contract was selected to the active roster.[16] In 10 major league contests for St. Louis, Naile struggled to an 8.80 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 15+1⁄3 innings of work.
Kia Tigers
On January 19, 2024, the Cardinals sold Naile's contract to the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[17] On August 24, Naile was struck in the face by a comebacker off the bat of Matt Davidson, and later diagnosed with a fractured jaw. He was temporarily replaced by Eric Stout.[18] In 26 total starts for the Tigers, he compiled a 12–5 record and 2.53 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 149+1⁄3 innings pitched. With Kia, Naile won the 2024 Korean Series.[19]
On November 26, 2024, Naile re–signed with the Tigers on a $1.6 million contract.[20]
Personal life
Naile grew up as a fan of the Cardinals. His mother died in 2018.[21]
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