We’re getting close to a climax in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The 26-year-old superstar has begun eliminating teams and is expected to make a decision before the Winter Meetings begin next Monday. Here’s what we think his next contract will look like.

Michael Lloyd

I originally thought 13 years and $651 million would secure him. However, I do believe it’ll be 14 or 15 years and $725 million with an opt-out after his first three years, and multiple opt-outs littered throughout the deal.

David Melendi

Mets, 14 years, $701 million. Steve Cohen likes art and I can’t explain it but paying him $1 million more than Shohei Ohtani is kinda artsy.

Rich Sporago

Mets, 15 years, $725 million. Sure, it’s the money, but more than that, Soto will have a chance to be a huge part of bringing the first championship to Queens since 1986. He’ll instantly become a franchise icon, not having to share space with nearly as many other players with other franchises.

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Chris Bello

Juan Soto signs a record-breaking deal with the Mets for 14 years, $701 million. He’ll top the total contract for Ohtani and be a mainstay for the Amazins. Expect Dodger-like deferrals or a massive signing bonus.

Jack Ramsey

Juan Soto signs with the Mets for a 15-year deal somewhere in the $725-750 million range. He will likely go down as the single greatest position player in Mets history and will have a good chance to be the best player in Mets history, regardless of position. There’s an interesting scenario in Boston, and he has come within two wins of a ring in the Bronx, but he ultimately takes his talents to Queens.

Johnluke Chaparro

I’ll say Juan Soto comes to Queens on a 14-year deal, $695 million, with a huge signing bonus upfront to make the value of the contract more than Ohtani’s deal. Money deferred, too. If the Dodgers can do it, why not us? He’ll be the perfect compliment to Lindor and the vibes will be immaculate!

Matt Lazzaro

Mets on a 13-year $655 million deal. Rumors suggest this has been Steve Cohen’s prize pick for the past year. After clearing room with Scherzer and Verlander amongst other deals this offseason, this is the big splash Mets fans have been waiting for. I think they tack on another year or two only if the Red Sox or Yankees drive up the price more.

Christian De Block

Juan Soto signs a 15-year, $720 million deal with the New York Mets. Steve Cohen is the richest owner in the sport and will not be denied. The Mets get one of, if not the best pure hitter in baseball, pairing him up with star shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Andrew Steele-Davis

I think, ultimately, Steve Cohen gets the legitimate superstar he’s been craving since he bought the team with Juan Soto signing a 14 or 15-year, $720 million deal. The Mets get a generational hitter, Scott Boras gets to outdo the Shohei Ohtani deal and Juan Soto gets the history-making deal he wants. Plus, with Aaron Judge the star of the Yankees, the Mets can be Soto’s team and he has a chance to do something really special by bringing a World Series or two back to Queens. I have a feeling Cohen, who built a very wealthy living on not being beaten, won’t be beaten on this one.

Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

The Mets will sign Juan Soto for 15 years and $740 million. I just can’t see Soto leaving New York and it’s hard to imagine anyone outbidding Steve Cohen. The team is operating with a sense of urgency after making it to the NLCS this past season and Cohen and David Stearns know that Soto will make their already potent lineup an elite one.

Mojo Hill

The Mets sign him for 14 years and $690 million. It really seems like the Mets are the favorites for Soto, who will likely go down as one of the all-time great hitters when it’s all said and done, despite how relatively young he still is. I still wouldn’t count out the Yankees, Red Sox, or Dodgers — probably in that order — but through the entire reporting circus that’s gone on, it still feels like he’ll end up in Queens. It’s amazing that the Mets can say something like that five years removed from the Wilpon era, but that’s where we are.

Ricky Keeler

Since the end of the World Series, I thought that Soto would choose the Mets. I think he liked the New York spotlight so staying in NY appeals to him. In the end, I think Cohen is willing to go a little higher than Hal Steinbrenner is willing to go. Soto gets 13 years, $640 million

Patrick Glynn

14 years, $625 million. Enough deferred money to keep the present-day value above Ohtani’s. He’s also making close to $45 million a year here off-rip. The $700 million is crazy. He can’t pitch. But he’s the best offensive player of the generation, and he’s going into the Hall with whichever team he signs with next.

Patrick Bateman

Mets sign him for 15 years and $750 million, opt-out after 2028 and 2030, and deferrals as well.

TRS86

I’m still at $46.1 million AAV as the top, then it depends on years. You could probably get to 700M+ and then defer enough to drop the AAV back down to 46. So final guess, 14 years and $700 million with deferrals back to 46. I also expect some opt-outs like the Yankees did with Cole. Oh, and I still think the Mets.