
According to the San Jose Mercury News, "Freddy Sanchez will require surgery after the season to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, making it almost automatic that the Giants, 5-2 winners over Arizona on Wednesday, will decline their $8.1 million option on the two-time All-Star second baseman.
The club is expected to talk to Sanchez about a two-year contract at a lower figure, but general manager Brian Sabean wouldn't comment on how Sanchez fits in the team's future. The GM still doesn't know if his own option will be picked up, either.