Omar Narvaez did not have much of an argument to remain with the Mets. The backup catcher was hitting .154 with just two extra-base hits (both doubles) in 28 games. He rated as one of the worst defenders at his position in all of baseball, both in framing metrics and in throwing out 2-of-35 base-stealers.

The reeling Mets, who finally did not blow a lead Monday — but just barely in a 7-6 win in Washington, made the sensible decision Friday to designate Narvaez for assignment.

It also was a decision that plenty of teams would not have made. Narvaez’s spot could not be justified based on performance, but could be justified based on the $7 million he is making this year.

Steve Cohen’s Mets lead baseball, and not by a little, in money spent on players no longer with the club.