Juan Soto could be playing his final days in a Yankees jersey.

Just days after the end of the World Series, the former batting champion will become a free agent, free to sign with any team, regardless of whether his team qualifies or not.

He's unlikely to surpass Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract signed last December, but he could be close.

Soto made $31 million this season and is seeking a hefty raise.

That's because of his age (26), his MVP-caliber talent and his abilities as a left-handed hitter who generates power, hits for average and walks more often than he strikes out (129-119 in 2024).

The four-time All-Star liked the short dimensions of right field at Yankee Stadium, as he finished the regular season with a career-best 41 home runs.

He also formed the game's most productive left-right tandem with Aaron Judge, who led the majors with 58 long balls.

But that doesn't mean the Yankees have any assurance of keeping him.

As an unrestricted free agent, the 6-2, 224-pound Puerto Rican will be coveted by every club in the majors, although only a handful can afford him.

Here are 10 possible landing spots:

1. New York Mets – Steve Cohen, the richest owner in the major leagues, will spare no expense to bring Soto back to the National League. That would be another big hitter in a lineup that has already used the longball to advance to the Championship Series but is facing the possible departure of Pete Alonso, another slugger approaching free agency.

2. New York Yankees – If the price is right and the contract lasts long enough, Soto could stay, although the team would have to pay him more than Judge, the current captain. It's certainly a difficult decision, but taking Soto out of the pinstripes could deflate the balloon that propelled the Yankees to the top of the World Series.

3. Los Angeles Dodgers – Like the Mets, the Dodgers have no qualms about spending big on the right free agent. They already have three former MVPs at the top of their lineup and would like to fill their mop-up spot with Soto.

4. San Diego Padres – Despite being swept by the Dodgers in the Division Series, the Padres had a better season than anyone expected. This is after Soto was traded to the Yankees in a seven-man trade. They'd love to bring him back, but he would cost a fortune at a time when the Pads are looking to cut payroll.

5. Washington Nationals – Soto's original team offered him more than $400 million before he turned it down, leading to his trade to the Padres. Now the Nats are showing signs of rebirth thanks to a plethora of blue-chip young players, and Soto would be the experienced leader they need to become an immediate contender in the NL East.

6. Philadelphia Phillies – The Phils are a team that is never afraid to spend money. They also have a home park that is a haven for hitters. If Soto doesn't mind playing second fiddle to Bryce Harper, he would cement a Phillies lineup that imploded during the Division Series against the Mets. The Phillies need a new outfielder or two anyway.

7. San Francisco Giants – They made big offers for Judge, Ohtani, Xander Bogaerts and other free agents, but ended up landing Blake Snell and Matt Chapman. Signing Soto would appease disgruntled fans and make the Giants a strong threat to the Dodgers in the NL West.

8. Atlanta Braves – Unsure of when Ronald Acuña will return from ACL surgery, this team needs at least an outfielder and another hitter or two. Soto could solve both problems and provide much-needed left-handed power at No. 2 in the lineup, between Acuna and Austin Riley, but ahead of Matt Olson. But the Braves would have to spend a lot more than usual.

9. Chicago Cubs – Imagine how many home runs Soto would hit at Wrigley Field, especially with the wind blowing toward Lake Michigan. The Friendly Confines erupted regularly, with Soto being the greatest Chicago bully since the days of Ernie Banks and Billy Williams.

10. Houston Astros – Short dimensions and a track record of making the playoffs eight years in a row should convince Soto to consider offers from this club. The Astros fell quickly in the postseason this year because Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve & Co. needed more support behind them.