"As a player you want to leave this place better than you found it. What that looks like, I don't really know.
But I have to do all I can to make sure that no matter what happens, hopefully things are better here when I leave -- whenever that is."
Meanwhile, Peralta has struggled with a 7.34 ERA over his past nine outings. Rival evaluators indicate the Mets could still acquire a top-30 prospect in return.
Acknowledging his recent struggles, Peralta addressed his future following his last start.
"I know it probably is," Peralta said when asked if it was his final start for the Mets.
Peralta further expressed his desire to maintain focus despite his current performance.
"I have to focus and keep giving the best of myself," Peralta said. "If it happens, it happens.
I'm thankful and grateful to be part of this organization. I know so far I've let them down.
I haven't done what I was supposed to do."
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Beyond Holmes and Peralta, trade discussions have also touched on catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens as rival clubs seek catching depth across the league.
