The Boston Red Sox are battling to turn their season around under Chad Tracy, and with an 8-5 record during his tenure, there's finally some positive momentum. The team is starting to find its rhythm, clawing back from a rough patch that had fans worried.

But not everyone is pulling their weight. While several position players are still struggling at the plate, the bullpen has its own problem child—and it's Greg Weissert. Once a reliable early-inning option, the right-hander has become a liability every time he takes the mound.

This season, Weissert has been arguably the worst reliever in Boston's bullpen. Through 17 appearances, he's posted a 0-1 record with a brutal 5.52 ERA, a WHIP of 1.636, and just 18 strikeouts. Every time he enters the game, it feels like the Red Sox are bracing to give back whatever lead they've built.

It's a stark contrast to last season, when Weissert was one of the team's most trusted arms in low-leverage situations. In 72 games, he went 6-6 with a solid 2.82 ERA, 57 strikeouts, a 1.164 WHIP, and four saves. He wasn't perfect, but he was dependable—a far cry from the pitcher we're seeing now.

Even looking at his career numbers, this season stands out as an outlier. Weissert himself isn't sugarcoating it. "It's no secret. I'm pitching like ****," he told reporters via Christopher Smith.

So what's next for Weissert? The Red Sox face a tough decision. If he keeps costing the team winnable games, he could be on the chopping block. A team trying to climb back into contention can't afford to blow games that should be locked down.

On the flip side, Weissert has proven he can handle low-risk situations—the kind that let you rest your top bullpen arms in blowouts. If he can find his groove again, keeping him around makes sense. For now, the clock is ticking, and every outing feels like an audition for his future in Boston.