He began the season in a lefty/righty platoon with Shooty Babitt at second base before being sidelined for three weeks by a hamstring injury seven games into the season. He returned in early May, and was batting only .125 on the season when Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Otto Velez separated Doyle's shoulder attempting to break up a double play. He played 21 games in triple A, but never returned tot the majors. He split the season between the Blue Jays' and Indians' International League affiliates before going into coaching for .