Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas who reached the big leagues in May 2023 at age 25. Since then he has split time between the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers, carving out a role as a versatile, defensively capable shortstop who has steadily grown as a hitter — posting a .266 AVG with 6 home runs, 26 RBI and a .776 OPS for Boston in 2026.
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 baseball is as much a way of life as anything else. His talent earned him a professional contract, and he worked his way through the minor league system before getting his shot at the majors. When he debuted on May 28, 2023, it was the payoff for years of grinding through academies and affiliate ball — and the beginning of a big-league career at one of the most demanding defensive positions on the field.
Professional Career
Monasterio broke into the majors with the Red Sox in 2023 and showed the gradual offensive development you expect from a young player still adjusting to big-league pitching. In 2024, he was dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he hit just .208 with 1 home run and a .575 OPS — a tough campaign, but one he used as fuel.
The bounce-back came in 2025: .270 AVG, 4 home runs and a .756 OPS with Milwaukee, a clear sign that the adjustment period was behind him. Then in 2026, back in Boston, he took another step forward — .266 AVG, 6 home runs, 26 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .776 OPS — establishing himself as a dependable option up the middle.
Career Stats
- 2026 – Boston Red Sox: .266 AVG | 6 HR | 26 RBI | 27 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 major individual hardware yet — no MVP votes, no Silver Slugger. But his reputation inside the clubhouse is built on defensive reliability and a willingness to keep working. At 29, his numbers are trending in the right direction, and individual recognition may not be far off.
Worth Knowing
Monasterio is part of a proud tradition of Venezuelan shortstops who have made their mark in the big leagues. His path — Boston to Milwaukee and back to Boston — is a reminder of how competitive the position is at the MLB level. Every roster spot has to be earned, and Monasterio keeps earning his.
