Greg Weissert isn't one to sugarcoat his struggles. After a dominant 2025 campaign that saw him post a 2.82 ERA over a team-high 72 appearances, the 31-year-old Red Sox reliever is facing a much tougher reality this season.

Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays was the latest rough outing for Weissert, who allowed one run on two hits and a walk without recording a single out. The performance left him visibly frustrated.

"Yeah, it's no secret I'm pitching like (expletive)," Weissert told reporters, including Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. "Starting pitcher Jake Bennett kept us in the game after the three-spot, and once again, I come in and blow it. Yeah, it sucks."

Through 14 2/3 innings in 2026, Weissert's numbers tell a stark story: a 5.52 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and five walks. While he still leads the team in appearances with 17, the command and consistency that made him a reliable late-inning option last year have been elusive.

For a Red Sox bullpen looking to stabilize, getting Weissert back on track could be a key piece of the puzzle. As he'd be the first to admit, the results need to improve—and fast.