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After first full pro season cut short, Astros’ Monistere getting reps in AFL

HOUSTON -- A chance to get more at-bats in the Arizona Fall League is an opportunity for Astros prospect Nick Monistere to make up for lost time and get his career on track. Monistere, an athletic infielder who was the…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:38 PM
After first full pro season cut short, Astros’ Monistere getting reps in AFL
Key Things to Know
  • Astros prospect Nick Monistere is playing in the Arizona Fall League after missing half the season following surgery.
  • A sports hernia injury limited the 2025 fourth-round draft pick to 54 games and 186 at-bats.
  • Monistere is competing for the Scottsdale Scorpions alongside several other Houston prospects.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Astros prospect Nick Monistere is playing in the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time after injury interrupted his first full professional season. The 22-year-old infielder was limited to 54 games and 186 at-bats this summer following surgery for a sports hernia. He is currently playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions alongside fellow Houston prospects.

Monistere previously stole 15 bases in 25 games at Single-A Fayetteville before struggling at High-A Asheville post-rehab. He views his future as an athletic multi-position utility player and plans to focus heavily on recovery and physical conditioning during the upcoming offseason.

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