The Boston Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for an unspecified disease and asked fans to respect the former pitcher's privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling.
The Red Sox issued a statement Thursday after Schilling discussed Wakefield's condition on a podcast, leading to an outpouring of support for Wakefield -- and criticism of Schilling.
"We are aware of the statements and inquiries about the health of Tim and Stacy Wakefield," the Red Sox said. "Unfortunately, this information has been shared publicly without their permission. Their health is a deeply personal matter they intended to keep private as they navigate treatment and work to tackle this disease.