Before becoming the fifth overall pick in this year’s MLB draft, former Tennessee standout Liam Doyle had hopes of continuing to play baseball in 2025 after nearing the 100-inning mark during his final collegiate season.

Where the 21-year-old Cardinals prospect was at in his buildup after a break from pitching following the end of the college season and the timing of Class AA Springfield’s season allowed him to take on some additional innings. The strength of the affiliate’s season could create an opportunity for more than adding to his workload.

Promoted from Class Low-A Palm Beach on Tuesday after making his minor league debut with the PB-Cards on Sept. 6, Doyle completed two scoreless innings Saturday for Springfield (Missouri). Doyle’s Class AA debut comes ahead of the start of the T

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