Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023. Now with the Boston Red Sox, he’s putting together his best offensive season yet — a .268 AVG and .779 OPS in 2026 — while cementing himself as one of the steadiest Caribbean-born defenders at the position in the American League.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Andruw Monasterio
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Boston Red Sox
- Number: 32
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 194 lb
- Born: May 30, 1997 (age 29)
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio grew up in Caracas, where he honed his defensive instincts at shortstop from an early age. His path to the big leagues followed a familiar Caribbean blueprint: development academies, years grinding through the minor league system, and the patience to sharpen both his glove and his bat before getting his shot. That moment came on May 28, 2023, when he made his MLB debut after years of preparation in the minors.
Professional Career
Monasterio broke into the majors with the Milwaukee Brewers, spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons establishing himself as a versatile defensive option. His 2024 numbers were modest — a .208 AVG, 1 home run, and a .575 OPS — but he showed some pop on the bases with 6 stolen bases and 14 runs scored.
The 2025 season told a different story. He jumped to a .270 AVG, added 4 home runs and 16 RBI, and pushed his OPS to .756. His defensive versatility kept him in Milwaukee’s lineup even when the offensive numbers were still finding their ceiling.
In 2026, the Red Sox came calling — and Monasterio has made the most of it. He’s delivered his best offensive campaign to date: .268 AVG, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored, and a .779 OPS, all while locking down shortstop on a regular basis in Boston.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .268 AVG | 6 HR | 31 RBI | 29 R | .779 OPS | 3 SB
- 2025 – Milwaukee Brewers: .270 AVG | 4 HR | 16 RBI | 19 R | .756 OPS | 2 SB
- 2024 – Milwaukee Brewers: .208 AVG | 1 HR | 16 RBI | 14 R | .575 OPS | 6 SB
Awards and Records
Monasterio hasn’t collected any major individual awards — no MVP votes, no Silver Slugger. His career has been built on something quieter: earning a permanent roster spot through elite defense and a year-over-year offensive climb that doesn’t make headlines but definitely gets noticed in the dugout.
One Thing Worth Knowing
At 29, Monasterio is the textbook modern shortstop — a player who arrived in the big leagues at 25 without fanfare and has simply gotten better every single year. His value lives in his glove and in his consistency at the plate, not in a breakout moment. That’s a rarer quality than it sounds, and the Red Sox are banking on it.
