# FATIGUE: Red Sox Reliever Greg Weissert Optioned as Boston BATTLES Bullpen Burnout

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Podcast: [Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-red-sox-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-red-sox-915477)
Published: 2026-08-13T09:00:00+00:00
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The Boston Red Sox drop fifth straight as Greg Weissert heads to AAA; bullpen fatigue and offensive slumps threaten playoff push. Is Willson Contreras primed for a bounce-back after breaking his cold streak with a much-needed homer?

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