BOSTON Red Sox legend Jason Varitek's wife, Catherine, has slammed Curt Schilling for revealing Tim Wakefield's brain cancer diagnosis.
The six-time MLB All-Star played with both Varitek and Wakefield in Beantown in the mid-2000s.
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Schilling, 56, won World Series titles with them and the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.
Injuries forced the pitched to retire two years after claiming his third championship ring.
He then became an MLB analyst for ESPN before parting with the network in 2016 due to his controversial political takes.
Earlier in 2023, Schilling partnered with OutKick to launch the Curt Schilling Baseball Show.
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That's where he shared the news about Wakefield's brain cancer battle, revealing he's been diagnosed with a "very serious, very aggressive form" of the disease.
"This is not a message that Tim has asked anyone to share and I don't even know if he wants it shared," the former second-round MLB pick pointed out in Wednesday's episode of his show.
Schilling also gave an insight into the cancer fight of his ex-teammate's wife, Stacy.
And Catherine Varitek called him out for sharing the sensitive information about the Wakefields.
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"F**k you Curt Schilling, that wasn’t your place!" the spouse of Jason Varitek, Boston's ex-catcher who now works for the Red Sox as a player information coach, wrote on X on Thursday morning.
Many other MLB fans joined Varitek in slamming Schilling on social media.
And later that day, the Red Sox addressed the issue in a statement.
"We are aware of the statements and inquiries about the health of Tim and Stacy Wakefield," the statement read.
"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.
"Tim and Stacy are appreciative of the support and love that has always been extended to them and respectfully ask for privacy at this time."
Wakefield, 57, started his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates after they drafted him in 1988.
The Pirates released the pitcher following his first two seasons in the majors and he then signed with the Red Sox in 1995.
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The Florida native spent 17 years in Boston.
He had 186 wins and 168 losses in 590 games for the Red Sox, logging 2,046 strikeouts.
