Post-trades New York Mets roster projection

Adam RubinMar 30, 2015, 05:21 PM ET

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The New York Mets were expected to swing a trade for a left-handed relief pitcher. The acquisition of Jerry Blevins from the Washington Nationals and Alex Torres from the San Diego Padres on Monday created an interesting wrinkle though -- one that likely cements Buddy Carlyle getting displaced from the Opening Day roster.

General manager Sandy Alderson, while discussing the deals, portrayed Rule 5 pick Sean Gilmartin as another solid bet for the bullpen.

Meanwhile, reliever Vic Black (shoulder) is "unlikely" to be ready for the start of the season, while second baseman Daniel Murphy (hamstring) is "touch and go," Alderson said. The Mets are keeping Murphy out of Grapefruit League games so they can backdate his DL stint nine days into spring training.

So here's the new Opening Day roster projection:

Starting lineup

1. Juan Lagares, CF

2. Curtis Granderson, RF

3. David Wright, 3B

4. Lucas Duda, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, LF

6. Wilmer Flores, SS

7. Travis d'Arnaud, C

8. Danny Muno, 2B

Bench

9. Anthony Recker, C