His career ended abruptly when was diagnosed with a bone spur in his right elbow a week before starting the regular season with the Boston Red Sox , who he signed with after his time with the Phillies .
Welch also allowed seven walks and threw fifteen strikeouts .
Welch 's career ended abruptly when was diagnosed with a bone spur in his right elbow a week before starting the regular season with the Boston Red Sox , who he signed with after his time with the Phillies .
Welch also allowed seven walks and threw fifteen strikeouts .