"It's a big plus that the Red Sox brought in Caleb Durbin and have the services of a healthy Marcelo Mayer, as well as a recently signed Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, to start 2026. That's not even counting some other options joining the roster like old friend Mickey Gasper, Quad-A locker room guy Vinny Capra, a returning Nick Sogard, Taiwanese WBC representative Tsung-Che Cheng, Brendan Rodgers, and.... oh yeah! Kristian Campbell."
"Monasterio committed just 1 error last year in 68 games, affirming the Red Sox's commitment to better defensive stability. But his paltry power does little to boost him into a lineup that has some shortcomings in the home runs department in 2026. Further, his WAR has yet to rise above 1, and he also simply doesn't draw walks at an acceptable level (8.6% in his career.)"
Andruw Monasterio is a 28-year-old right-handed infielder from Venazuela who debuted in 2023 and served as a platoon option for the Brewers. He has played all four infield positions and left field, concentrating at second and third base. Monasterio committed one error in 68 games last season, signaling defensive reliability. His offensive profile features limited power, a career walk rate of 8.6%, and a career WAR that has not exceeded 1. The Red Sox acquired Monasterio alongside other moves that added infield depth amid concerns about last season's defensive performance.
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