Manager Joe Maddon said he gave OF Elijah Dukes, the center of recent controversy, the day off, using B.J. Upton in center and Josh Wilson at second. But it seemed an odd time for rest because Dukes hits right-handed, Kansas City started left-hander Odalis Perez, and Dukes hits much better, .261 to .198, against lefties. There have been reports the Rays are seeking to trade Dukes.