James Naile
RP FA
Wed 11/26/25 12:33 PM

The Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization re-signed Naile to a one-year, $1.8 million contract Wednesday, Jee-ho Yoo of South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reports.
EDGE Analysis
After posting a 7.40 ERA in 17 relief appearances with the Cardinals from 2022-2023, Naile leads the KBO with a 2.38 ERA over 53 starts and 313.2 innings across the last two seasons. The right-hander is slated to turn 33 in February.

James Naile
RP FA
Fri 1/19/24 12:10 AM

Naile was transferred from the Cardinals to the KIA Tigers of the KBO on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Naile has appeared out of the Cardinals bullpen sparingly across the last two seasons, throwing a combined 24.1 innings. He struggled to a 7.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in that span and will seek to reinvigorate his career overseas.

James Naile
RP FA
Sat 9/30/23 5:14 PM

The Cardinals recalled Naile from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Naile will take the place of Jake Woodford, who was optioned to the Florida Complex League in a corresponding move. Naile was decent in the minors this season but has struggled mightily in the majors, surrendering 15 runs over 15.1 innings. He will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while with St. Louis.

James Naile
RP FA
Mon 8/28/23 4:02 PM

The Cardinals optioned Naile to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With St. Louis bringing right-hander Drew VerHagen (personal) back from the bereavement list, Naile will return to the minors after a one-day stint with the Cardinals. Naile appeared out of the bullpen in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies, tossing 1.1 scoreless frames.

James Naile
RP FA
Sun 8/27/23 11:05 AM

St. Louis recalled Naile from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Naile has posted an ugly 9.64 ERA in 14 innings of work this season at the major-league level, but the Cardinals need a fresh bullpen arm after having to place Guillermo Zuniga (forearm) on the 15-day injured list.

James Naile
RP FA
Sat 8/19/23 2:05 PM

The Cardinals optioned Naile to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
After surrendering four runs in three innings Friday, Naile will be cast off the active roster and head back to Triple-A. The 30-year-old righty now holds a 9.64 ERA and 2.50 WHIP through 14 frames in the majors this season despite looking impressive with Memphis. Guillermo Zuniga was recalled in a corresponding move.

James Naile
RP FA
Tue 8/1/23 8:14 PM

The Cardinals recalled Naile from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Naile was optioned to Triple-A on July 5 and has since put up a 2.25 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with eight strikeouts across eight innings. He has yet to find similar success in the majors, but the Cards will call on Naile to provide depth to their bullpen after losing a handful of players ahead of the trade deadline.

James Naile
RP FA
Sun 7/16/23 1:37 PM

Naile was returned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday after serving as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
Naile ultimately didn't pitch Saturday, instead serving as bullpen depth had the Cardinals needed it. He has an 11.74 ERA and 3.26 WHIP over 7.2 innings in the majors this year, and he's added a 2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB across 40.2 innings with Memphis.

James Naile
RP FA
Sat 7/15/23 1:00 PM

Naile was called up from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the Cardinals' 27th man Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Because Friday's game against Washington was suspended during the third inning, Naile will come up to serve as the extra man in St. Louis' bullpen for Game 2. Naile has surrendered 10 runs over 7.2 innings in the majors this season while walking seven batters and striking out four.

James Naile
RP FA
Wed 7/5/23 12:09 PM

Naile was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Naile took one for the team Tuesday in Miami, yielding eight runs while throwing 58 pitches over just 1.1 innings. He's being sent out so the Cardinals can bring in a fresh arm.