Mets' Freddy Peralta sounds like a broken pitcher amid ongoing struggles

Once-advertised ace Freddy Peralta endured yet another outing to forget for the New York Mets during what became a 9-3 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. 

Following the defeat, Peralta offered an honest answer when asked if he was going through the roughest stretch of his MLB career. 

"Probably, yes," Peralta said, per Phillip Martinez of SNY. 

Freddy Peralta feeling "not good" as struggles continue

On Wednesday, Peralta allowed five runs across just four innings of work in the loss that dropped him to 5-7 and the Mets to 36-51 on what continues to be a disappointing season for just about everybody involved. Peralta's ERA rose to 4.81, and his WHIP is now 1.42.

"Not good," Peralta responded when asked how he is feeling these days. "I don’t feel good, but just try to come back and make the adjustment."

Sending pitcher Brandon Sproat and infielder/center fielder Jett Williams to the Milwaukee Brewers for Peralta is now one of the many offseason moves made by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns that have earned him criticism. The Mets almost certainly will be sellers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and Peralta seems to decrease his value as a movable piece each time he takes the bump. 

“At some point, I can’t tell if I lose the command a little bit, but I think everything starts with the walk with the first hitter of the inning," Peralta said about his latest performance. "The plan was good. It just…it happens. I can’t control it, I just need to be better, execute better. Have to check and see what’s going on. I’ve been getting some work with people I need to work with. Just have to put everything together and wait for the best."

Freddy Peralta seemingly can't explain woes with Mets

Peralta is set to reach free agency this coming fall. At this rate, it's not a stretch to suggest that both he and the Mets may want to separate sooner rather than later. That said, he will first need to try to impress would-be buyers over the next several weeks. 

"I understand the game and all that," Peralta added. "But sometimes what I do is my best every day. I prepare to have success, but sometimes...it's crazy is the word I can describe it right now."

Peralta's "crazy" run is a big reason the Mets are a last-place team heading into the July 4 weekend.