PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Relievers Josh Edgin and Erik Goeddel faced batters in a minor league intrasquad game on Sunday as both took steps in their return from injuries.

An amped-up Edgin struck out three batters and plunked a batter during a 16-pitch effort that marked his first game-type action since undergoing Tommy John surgery on March 17, 2015.

"It's -- what? -- a year and three days, or however long since I've been on a mound," said Edgin, who described himself as erratic. "It's pretty nice. ... I had a lot of adrenaline going."

Goeddel had suffered a right lat strain throwing lightly off a mound before camp officially began. He also was getting into his first game action of spring training.

Goeddel retired all three minor leaguers he faced, including striking out John Mora, in a 14-pitch effort. Goeddel was particularly pleased with his fastball and splitter. He deemed his curveball pretty good, too.

"It felt good to be on the mound again -- like a baseball player finally after sitting around watching everyone all spring," Goeddel said. "Obviously it's really nice to get out there and play. The ball felt pretty good coming out of my hand. I thought the location was pretty good, which is a big deal the first time out there. It was a good first step, for sure."

Edgin is projected to return to the majors around May 1.

Goeddel believes he can be ready for Opening Day in exactly two weeks, which would create one of the few roster decisions for Mets officials.

Manager Terry Collins has identified five bullpen locks -- Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Antonio Bastardo, Jerry Blevins and Hansel Robles. That should leave two slots with some level of competition.

One slot is expected to go to a long reliever -- between Sean Gilmartin and Logan Verrett.

The other slot then seems to pit Goeddel against former Milwaukee Brewers closer Jim Henderson.

Team brass still has time to debate that decision. Later this week, Goeddel should face Grapefruit League batters for the first time in camp, which will provide better insight into his readiness. Henderson's velocity has been solid and he has impressed as he puts distance between himself and shoulder surgery, which was performed on Aug. 19, 2014.

One wrinkle in the decision relates to Edgin. With Edgin due back a month into the season, it certainly would be simpler to have Goeddel on the Opening Day roster and Henderson at Triple-A Las Vegas to open the year. That way, Goeddel -- if necessary -- could be optioned to the minors once Edgin returns.

Henderson does not have an opt-out in his contract until June 15. Once Henderson is on the major-league roster, he essentially is there for the duration of the season. So having Henderson open the season in the majors locks him into a role for the long haul.

That said, the idea is to win at the major-league level. And making a Goeddel-Henderson decision based on the potential of Edgin returning a month afterward may not be prudent. Also, there is not a 40-man roster squeeze right now. Ruben Tejada's release freed up one spot. And Zack Wheeler can be placed on the 60-day disabled list before Opening Day if a spot is needed.