Omar Narvaez said he loves New York, understands his current role and believes the Mets’ fortunes will turn at some point.

But a veteran who has become the backup catcher would understand and welcome a trade if it develops — and if it means he would receive more playing time.

“I think every player wants to play every day,” Narvaez said before the Mets opened the Subway Series in The Bronx on Tuesday. “It would be sad for me to leave the team, but if that would be a benefit on my career, I definitely would take it. Everybody on this club wants to play every day.”

Narvaez was signed this offseason to share (at the very least) the catching duties with Tomas Nido, but an early April calf strain sidelined him until early June.

In Narvaez’s absence, Francisco Alvarez arose and has claimed the full-time job, impressing offensively and defensively at just 21 years old.

Narvaez was activated off the 60-day injured list on June 6 and has started just 11 of the 40 games since.

He acknowledged it is “tough” to find a rhythm at the plate without consistent at-bats — he entered play hitting .222 with one home run in 45 at-bats this season — but understood why his playing time has declined.

“I don’t make that [lineup] decision,” said Narvaez, who again was out of the starting lineup Tuesday. “I just have to keep playing and give it my 100 percent. I’ve seen a lot of progress when I’m out there, deeper at-bats. I just need to play more [to get into a groove].”

Narvaez is a 31-year-old accustomed to playing and was an All-Star (with the Brewers) as recently as 2021.

The Mets signed Narvaez this offseason with the intention of receiving both solid play and mentorship from Narvaez, who like, Alvarez is a Venezuela native.

The eight-year vet is making $8 million this season and has a $7 million player option for 2024.

With a solid reputation and a bat that has hit in the past, Narvaez could be tempting for clubs that could use a catcher at the trade deadline.

The Yankees, who recently lost Jose Trevino for the season, could be in the catcher market.

The Mets, meanwhile, entered play seven games back of a National League wild-card spot and have locked up a losing record by the deadline.

Narvaez said he is not looking toward Tuesday’s decision day, instead putting his energy toward preparing for games whether he plays or not.

“We’ve got a pretty good team,” Narvaez said. “Things are going to change at some point. We’re going to keep competing.”