Andruw Monasterio is a Venezuelan shortstop born in Caracas who made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023 with the Boston Red Sox. Now 29, he has quietly developed into a reliable presence at short — one who combines solid defense, baserunning utility, and a bat that keeps getting better. His 2026 line of .268 AVG and .782 OPS back in Boston is the best evidence 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 was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where he developed through the baseball academies that have produced so many big leaguers from that country. He worked his way through the minor league system as a defensive-first prospect with offensive upside, and earned his MLB call-up with Boston in the spring of 2023.
Professional Career
His first taste of the majors came with the Red Sox, but it was in Milwaukee where Monasterio spent the next two seasons finding his footing. In 2024 with the Brewers, he batted .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and a .575 OPS — a learning-curve year, but not an unusual one for a young player adjusting to big-league pitching.
The jump in 2025 was real. Still in Milwaukee, Monasterio raised his average to .270, added 4 home runs, drove in 16, scored 19, and pushed his OPS to .756. The swing was more consistent, the at-bats more competitive.
Then came the return to Boston for 2026, and his best numbers yet: .268 AVG, 6 home runs, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored, .782 OPS, and 3 stolen bases. The power is modest but real, and his ability to contribute on the basepaths and play multiple spots in the infield makes him exactly the kind of depth piece contenders value.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .268 AVG | 6 HR | 28 RBI | 28 R | .782 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 has not yet earned individual hardware — no Silver Slugger, no All-Star nod. His career is still in the consolidation phase, but the trajectory over the last two seasons points toward a player who could start collecting recognition if he keeps building on his 2025–2026 numbers.
Worth Noting
Changing organizations — Boston to Milwaukee and back to Boston — could have derailed his development. Instead, Monasterio has posted back-to-back averages near .270 and improved his OPS by over 200 points since 2024. That kind of resilience is a trademark of Venezuelan players who stick in the big leagues, and Monasterio is writing that story one season at a time.
