Andruw Monasterio

Andruw Monasterio (born May 30, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder in the Cleveland Indians organization.

Andruw Monasterio
Cleveland Indians
Second baseman / Shortstop
Born: (1997-05-30) May 30, 1997
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

In 2014, at age 17, Monasterio tried out for the Chicago Cubs at the organization's Venezuelan academy. The Cubs were impressed and signed him to a contract. Originally a shortstop, Monasterio began seeing regular time as a second baseman starting in the 2016 season with the South Bend Cubs.[1] On August 21, 2018, the Cubs traded Monasterio for Washington Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy and cash considerations.[2] Monasterio was assigned to the Potomac Nationals of the Class-A Advanced Carolina League, contributing key offense to the Potomac lineup within days of joining the Nationals organization.[3]

Baseball scout Adam McInturff of 2080 Baseball described Monasterio in 2018 as a "high-floor prospect" with "above-average" defense, but not much power on offense.[4]

Monasterio was traded to the Cleveland Indians on December 17, 2018.[5] He began 2019 with the Akron RubberDucks.

Monasterio re-signed with the Indians as a minor league free agent on November 17, 2020.[6]

References
  1. U, Tom (July 24, 2017). "Andruw Monasterio, One Year Later". ChicagoNow. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  2. Janes, Chelsea (August 21, 2018). "After holding their cards at deadline, Nationals get what they can for Daniel Murphy, Matt Adams". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  3. "Monasterio leads Potomac to 3-2 win over Frederick". OA Online. August 28, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  4. McInturff, Adam (August 21, 2018). "Scouting Report: New Nationals' prospect Andruw Monasterio; acquired in Daniel Murphy trade with Cubs..." Federal Baseball. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  5. Hoynes, Paul (December 17, 2018). "Cleveland Indians receive infielder Andruw Monasterio from Nationals to complete Yan Gomes trade". Cleveland.com.
  6. Hoynes, Paul (November 17, 2020). "Cleveland Indians re-sign lefty Anthony Gose and invite him to spring training". Cleveland.com.
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