Robinson Cano has struggled this season with just two home runs in 218 at-bats and a .326 slugging percentage.

Cano's struggles stem in part from a lack of success against breaking balls. The second baseman is hitting .200 with a .556 OPS against sliders and curveballs.

His strikeouts are also up and walks are down.

"Cano's skills have not diminished that much. It's all mental with him. Cano has always had a problem with intensity and concentration. When he was surrounded by good players who put the pressure on him, he performed better. In Seattle, there are no players to put any pressure on him at all," said an NL scout.