Andruw Monasterio is the Venezuelan shortstop who arrived in the big leagues in 2023 and has carved out a role as a versatile defender. Hitting .263 with a .775 OPS for the Boston Red Sox in 2026, Monasterio is another example of the steady pipeline of talent flowing from Venezuela into MLB.
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
Born in Caracas on May 30, 1997, Monasterio grew up in a country where baseball isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life. His path to the majors followed a familiar Venezuelan route: years in the minors, patience, and accumulated opportunity. He bats and throws right-handed, which adds to his value as a defensive option at multiple spots.
His MLB debut came on May 28, 2023 — just two days before his 26th birthday. Since then he’s split time between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox, working to establish himself at a level where every point of batting average matters.
Professional Career
Monasterio spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with Milwaukee. His 2024 was a grind — a .208 AVG and .575 OPS — though he showed some wheels with 6 stolen bases. He bounced back in 2025, hitting .270 with a .756 OPS, adding 4 home runs and 16 RBI.
Now in Boston for 2026, he’s been more consistent: .263 AVG, 6 home runs, 25 RBI and a .775 OPS. His glove at shortstop remains his calling card, but he’s clearly working to do more damage at the plate and lock down a regular starting role.
Career Stats
- 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 hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — no MVP nods, no Silver Sluggers. His career is still being written, and the focus right now is simple: earn a permanent spot in Boston’s lineup and prove he belongs as a reliable everyday shortstop at the highest level.
One Thing to Watch
At 29, Monasterio is still relatively young for a player who debuted in 2023, meaning there’s real runway ahead for growth. His base-running instincts — 6 steals in 2024 alone — suggest he could be more aggressive on the basepaths if he finds ways to get on base more often.
