Why Greg Weissert’s struggles are becoming a major problem for the Red Sox bullpen
Weissert was a great option in early relief and low risk situations last season. However, this season he's been anything but.
Why Greg Weissert’s struggles are becoming a major problem for the Red Sox bullpen originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are trying to right the ship under Chad Tracy, with a record of 8-5 under his tenure so far.
Almost everyone is starting to pick up the slack, and bring the Sox back up from the depths of misery. However, there are a few players that are still just holding the team back, with most of them being slumping position players. However, there are a couple pitchers as well, with one of them being the worst at trying to maintain a lead: Greg Weissert.
This is the worst year of Weissert’s career © Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images So far this season, Weissert has been one of, if not the worst reliever in the Sox’ bullpen . He posted a 0-1 record, a 5. 52 ERA, 18 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.
636 in 17 games. It seems like whenever he comes in, the Red Sox need to be prepared to give up some runs. This is also a big contrast from last season, when Weissert was one of Boston’s more trusted early game relievers.