"The list of coincidences associated with Rays CF B.J. Upton continued to grow Sunday.

Upton was pulled from Friday's series opener against the Royals to give him some rest. After the game, the Rays recalled OF Desmond Jennings, who is expected to eventually replace Upton in center.

Then on Sunday, Rays manager Joe Maddon rested Upton and had Jennings start in center field. The latest move only fuels speculation that Upton could be moved by the July 31 trade deadline, something he is getting used to.

"It's becoming comedy to me. Whatever," Upton said. "I hear something new every day. I'm going to San Fran, Cleveland, Washington, Philly. I don't know. I'm at the point where I don't even care. If it happens, it happens."

Maddon stuck to his guns Sunday and maintained the moves were not made because an Upton trade is imminent.

"I love it," Maddon said. "Again, there is no deviousness about it. I had this planned, again. The other day was totally innocent. This was planned. … When you work with pure intentions, you never are really concerned about potential ramifications."

Maddon said he intends to have Upton back in the starting lineup tonight in Oakland. Regardless, Upton knows speculation about his future will not end.

"I'm at the point now where I really don't (care)," Upton jokingly said."