Sep 24, 2009 12:13 AM EST

Freddy Sanchez will require surgery after the season to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

The Giants will likely not exercise their $8.1 million club option and choose a $600,000 buyout instead. The Giants are likely to discuss a two-year deal for less money, though.

Sanchez had left knee soreness at the time the Giants acquired him from the Pirates in late July.

Via Mercury News