MET NOTES

If the Mets want Rey Sanchez to move to second base, he’s willing to do it.

“Yeah, of course,” Sanchez said. “If they decide to do that, then why not? I’ve been a team player [my whole career]. As long as I’m in the lineup, as long as I’m helping somebody and helping them win, I don’t care what my role is.”

Since going on the DL June 6 with a sprained left thumb, Sanchez has seen his shortstop job swallowed up by 20-year-old Jose Reyes. That’s led many to speculate that when Sanchez does return from the DL, he’ll either be released or asked to shift to second (assuming the Mets are able to move Robbie Alomar).

Sanchez said he has not been given any indication from management about what his future may entail and said he probably wouldn’t initiate the conversation himself. Still, playing the good soldier, he said, “They have to make decisions. I understand that.”

Yesterday, Sanchez felt no pain after taking batting practice for the first time since the injury and will do so again today. If all goes well, he’ll begin a minor-league assignment this weekend.

As for Alomar, one rumored destination for the second baseman has been Los Angeles, which has dynamic pitching but poor hitting. Yesterday, Dodgers GM Dan Evans declined to speak about specific players but confirmed that he is allowed to add payroll.

“If we think that the player will help us, we’ll be proactive,” Evans told The Post, before adding, “We will not go over the luxury tax threshold. We’re exploring everything out there.”

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Now that Giants’ starter Kurt Ainsworth is out for the year, San Francisco likely will look to add a starting pitcher. Steve Trachsel could end up being an attractive option for Brian Sabean and Co., especially since the Giants have also lost closer Robb Nen for the season. A Trachsel-Armando Benitez package to the West Coast is something to keep an eye on.