Omar Narvaez provided the Mets with a steady backup catching presence last season, and has decided to continue with the club.
On Thursday, the veteran catcher exercised his player option for next season worth $7 million.
Narvaez began last season in a job share with Tomas Nido, but a calf strain sent Narvaez to the injured list a week into the season.
Omar Narvaez exercised his player option to remain with the Mets for the 2024 season. Gordon Donovan for the NY PostIn Naravez’s absence — which lasted into early June — rookie Francisco Alvarez emerged as the primary catcher.
Narvaez, 31, appeared in 49 games for the Mets and owned a .211/.283/.297 slash line with two homers and seven RBIs.
Narvaez arrived last winter as a free agent on a one-year deal that contained the player option for next season.
Omar Narvaez will provide catching depth for the Mets behind starter Francisco Alvarez. Jason Szenes for the NY PostStearns traded for Narvaez before the 2020 season while heading the Brewers’ front office.
