Andruw Monasterio is a 29-year-old Venezuelan shortstop currently on the Boston Red Sox roster. Born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, he made his MLB debut on May 28, 2023, and has carved out a role as a dependable defensive utility man ever since.
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 in a family that introduced him to baseball early. His path to the majors followed a familiar Caribbean route: years in the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ minor-league system, where he refined his defense and sharpened his speed on the bases. He finally got his big-league shot at 25, debuting in 2023 after grinding through development leagues. Since then he has moved through Milwaukee and Boston, establishing himself as a trustworthy glove off the bench.
Professional Career
Monasterio’s MLB career has been that of a complementary role player who earns his roster spot with his glove and versatility. He broke in with Arizona in 2023 before joining the Milwaukee Brewers, where he put together two seasons of regular work.
In 2024 with Milwaukee he hit .208 with 1 home run, 16 RBI and 14 runs scored, but showed off his wheels by swiping 6 bases. A year later he took a clear step forward offensively, batting .270 with 4 home runs, 16 RBI and an OPS of .756.
Now in Boston, Monasterio is having his most productive season yet: .263 AVG, 6 home runs, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .775 OPS — numbers that suggest he has found a real home in the Red Sox’s bench mix.
Career Stats at a Glance
- 2026 — Boston Red Sox: .263 AVG | 6 HR | 25 RBI | 27 R | .775 OPS | 2 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 & Records
Monasterio has not yet won individual hardware such as an MVP, Silver Slugger or Gold Glove. His focus has been on earning a permanent big-league spot through reliable defense and steady contributions off the bench.
Fun Fact
Although shortstop is his natural home, Monasterio has shown the kind of defensive versatility that keeps utility players on rosters. And don’t sleep on his speed — he swiped 6 bags in 2024 and still has wheels in 2026, a handy weapon for a bench piece looking to make an impact whenever his number is called.
