Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop from Caracas who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023. Now with the Boston Red Sox, the 29-year-old is hitting .266 with a .777 OPS, 6 home runs, 25 RBI and 27 runs scored in 2026 — his best season yet.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Andruw Monasterio
- Position: Shortstop
- Team: Boston Red Sox
- Number: 32
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 194 lbs
- Born: May 30, 1997 — Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: May 28, 2023
Background
Monasterio grew up in Caracas and took the path familiar to many Latin American prospects — years of patience, steady development in the minors and waiting for his shot. He finally got it at 25, debuting with Boston in May 2023. It was a late arrival by big-league standards, but one that reflected the grind it takes to climb through the US minor league system from Venezuela.
Professional Career
Monasterio’s first full MLB seasons came with the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2024, he hit .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI and 6 stolen bases — modest offensively, but his glove kept him in the lineup. In 2025, he took a clear step forward: .270 AVG, 4 HR, 16 RBI and a .756 OPS, showing he could be more than just a defensive placeholder.
Now in Boston for 2026, Monasterio is having his best offensive campaign. His .266 AVG, 6 HR, 25 RBI and .777 OPS make him a legitimate contributor in the Red Sox lineup, not just a glove-first option. Defense and baserunning remain his calling cards, but the bat is catching up.
At 29, he’s at the point in his career where consistency matters most — and so far in 2026, he’s delivering it.
Career Stats
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .266 AVG | 6 HR | 25 RBI | 27 R | .777 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 Recognition
Monasterio hasn’t collected individual hardware like a Gold Glove or MVP nod yet. His value has always been tied to what he brings on the field defensively and on the basepaths. But with his offense trending upward, those conversations may not be far off.
One More Thing
Venezuela has a long tradition of producing elite shortstops for the big leagues, and Monasterio is part of that lineage. His road to MLB wasn’t fast or flashy — it was built on years of work in the minors. That kind of determination tends to age well.
