The Cubs have considered moving Ben Zobrist.

Chicago has “bandied about the idea” of dealing the 37-year-old utility player because of its budget, according to a report from The Athletic. The team envisioned certain situations where it could upgrade its bullpen by dealing Zobrist while also “keeping the offense static,” the report says.

“I’m one of the pawns,” Zobrist told reporters this weekend. “You kind of recognize where you’re at as a player and then you own it. I don’t have a no-trade clause at this point, so I could be traded.

“But I’m not going to give it too much thought. I’m thinking about preparing myself for the upcoming season and connecting with my teammates.”

Zobrist said he doesn’t “pay a lot of attention to” trade rumors.

“I know that the team, they have a tough job,” Zobrist said. “In the offseason especially, the front office is trying to figure out the right pieces to put in place for the next season. I trust them.”

Zobrist registered a .305/.378/.440 slash line in 139 games for the Cubs last season. He also hit nine home runs and tallied 58 RBIs.

The three-time All-Star has one season and $12 million left on the four-year, $56 million contract he signed with the Cubs in December 2015.