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Corbin Martin sent back to Nashville before making an appearance The Brewers made a few tweaks to their roster this morning. Joey Wiemer, who left yesterday’s

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 22

Wade Miley placed on 15-day injured list, Andruw Monasterio optioned to Triple-A Nashville

Tobias Myers recalled, Jake Bauers reinstated from bereavement list to fill roster spots The Brewers have placed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to his last start on April 19, with left elbow inflammation.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 19

Trevor Megill activated from concussion list, Jake Bauers placed on bereavement list, Andruw Monasterio recalled

Megill was on the IL for a couple weeks after suffering a concussion when he fainted. The Brewers begin a series against the Cardinals tonight. With an open roster spot, they needed to fill it in advance of tonight’s game.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / April 14

Wiemer recalled, Monasterio optioned

Garrett Mitchell transferred to 60-day IL Joey Wiemer is back in the big leagues. The Milwaukee Brewers made a flurry of roster moves this morning, as they optioned Andruw Monasterio to Triple-A Nashville, assigned JB Bukauskas to the 15-day IL, transferred Garrett Mitchell to the 60-day IL, recalled Wiemer, and selected LHP Jared Koenig.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 25

The Brewers Have One Last Roster Decision to Make

Opening Day is now three days away, and while the Brewers have a few days to make it official, all but one spot is set for the 26-man roster. According to Brewers beat writer Curt Hogg, Joey Ortiz, Bryan Hudson, Blake Perkins, and Andruw Monasterio have all been informed they have made the ros...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 18

Don't Forget the Milwaukee Brewers' Forgotten Man in the Infield Mix

Andruw Monasterio must be feeling like he is invisible. The Brewers seem to be looking for every solution to their infield problems but him. This isn’t surprising; he has been overlooked by the Brewers (and the rest of the league) before.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 28

Which 2024 Brewers Non-Roster Invitees Could Make a Major Difference?

Just last season, Andruw Monasterio, Colin Rea, and Sal Frelick, who got invites to big-league spring training from off the 40-man roster, and they ultimately played key roles in the Crew’s run to a division title. This year’s crop of non-roster invitees (NRIs) are homegrown, for the most part.

Milwaukee Brewers News / LWOSports.com / January 18

Three Questions Facing the Brewers in 2024

Will the Milwaukee Brewers be competitive in 2024? After much speculation surrounding roster decisions and potential trades, Milwaukee looks set to fight for another division title.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 12

10 Minor-League Free Agents The Crew Should Consider

A minor-league free agent can be an excellent pickup. Look no further than Andruw Monasterio, who was signed in the 2021-2022 offseason as a minor-league free agent, and who was named Brewer Fanatic’s Top Brewers Rookie of 2023.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / October 31

An Offseason Dive Into the Brewers Farm System: Second Base

Brice Turang and Andruw Monasterio ended 2023 by splitting time at second base. They combined for 2.9 Wins Above Replacement – much of it fueled by defense (Turang posted 1.7 dWAR, Monasterio 0.9 dWAR).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / August 31

Brewers Acquiring Josh Donaldson (And That’s a Terrible Idea)

It was rumored this morning that the Brewers were interested in acquiring Josh Donaldson after the Yankees released him on Wednesday. Donaldson is a former American League MVP winner and veteran who could replace 3B Andruw Monasterio, who cooled significantly in August.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / August 31

Brewers Considering Acquiring Josh Donaldson (And That’s a Terrible Idea)

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / August 14

How Andruw Monasterio Became An Unlikely Cult Hero

Andruw Monasterio has made himself a fixture of the 2023 Milwaukee Brewers, seeing action at second base, third base, and shortstop. The top-line numbers show one reason why: Monasterio’s .288 batting average is just behind Christian Yelich for the team lead – the big difference being Monasterio is...

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / August 7

A Post-Deadline Review of “Overlooked” Prospects (C, 1B, DH)

It might be fair to ask the question: "why look at these minor leaguers that aren't highly touted and discussed?" Two words: Andruw Monasterio. He didn’t get a lot of hype prior to the season - few minor-league signings do.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / July 18

Revisiting the State of the Farm – Shortstop

Nashville Sounds One measure of the depth of shortstop talent in the farm system is this: Two of the top three potential shortstops for the Sounds when we previewed the position in March, Brice Turang and Andruw Monasterio, are with the MLB club as of July 15.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 17

Revisiting the State of the Farm – Third Base

Nashville Sounds A season-long slump following a hamstring injury has Luis Urias now playing third part-time in Nashville (where he also appears at second base), which has seen Abraham Toro become the team’s primary third baseman.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds player prop, odds for 6/5

The Cincinnati Reds are set to add to their youth movement on Monday night and will try to avoid getting swept when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a four-game series.

Andruw Monasterio's first career homer leads Brewers over Reds

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / June 4

Andruw Monasterio's first career homer leads Brewers over Reds

Andruw Monasterio belted his first career homer in support of seven strong innings from Adrian Houser as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers claimed their third straight from the Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 2

Brewers come up clutch to beat Reds in 11

Andruw Monasterio made a key diving stop of a sharp grounder in extra innings and Milwaukee pitching held Cincinnati batters to three hits over 11 innings as the visiting Brewers edged the Reds 5-4 on Friday before a record crowd.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Milwaukee Brewers at Toronto Blue Jays prediction, pick for 5/31

The Toronto Blue Jays will go for their second consecutive series win on Wednesday night when they meet the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

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Blue Jays score seven in the first three frames to bury Brewers 7-2

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Brewers Designate Alex Claudio For Assignment, Select Andruw Monasterio

The Brewers announced a flurry of roster moves this morning, as the club designated left-hander Alex Claudio for assignment, placed shortstop Willy Adames on the 7-day concussion list, and optioned left-hander Ethan Small to Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28, 2022

Brewers Outright Pablo Reyes To Triple-A, Re-Sign Andruw Monasterio

The Brewers have outrighted utilityman Pablo Reyes to Triple-A, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Twitter link). Milwaukee also re-signed infielder Andruw Monasterio to a minor league contract that contains an invitation to the Major League Spring Training camp.