Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop from Caracas who suits up for the Boston Red Sox. Since his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, he has steadily built a case as a reliable presence at short — and in 2026, he’s delivering his best offensive numbers yet: .267 AVG, 6 home runs, 31 RBI, and a .776 OPS.
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), Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio grew up in Caracas, a city with a deep baseball tradition and a long history of producing big-league talent. He worked his way through the minor leagues before breaking into the majors with Boston in May 2023 — a milestone for any kid who grew up dreaming of the Show in Venezuela. As a right-handed hitter and thrower, he brings the kind of defensive reliability and offensive upside that define the modern shortstop role.
Professional Career
Before landing in Boston, Monasterio spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers. His 2024 season was a grind — he hit just .208 with 1 home run, though he showed his legs with 6 stolen bases and scored 14 runs. He bounced back strong in 2025, raising his average to .270 with 4 home runs and 16 RBI.
Now with the Red Sox in 2026, Monasterio is having the best offensive year of his career. The .776 OPS is a significant jump from his .756 mark in 2025 and a massive leap from the .575 he posted in 2024. With 29 runs scored and 3 stolen bases, he’s showing more consistency across the board.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .267 AVG | 6 HR | 31 RBI | 29 R | .776 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 hardware yet — no MVP nods, no Silver Slugger. His career is still very much in progress, with the focus on developing his offensive ceiling while maintaining the defensive reliability that got him to the big leagues in the first place.
One Thing to Know
At 29, Monasterio is right in the prime window of his career. He’s part of a new wave of Venezuelan talent pushing to stick in the majors long-term, and back-to-back seasons of improvement suggest his offensive ceiling hasn’t been reached yet. The 2026 numbers with Boston are the most encouraging sign so far.
