While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are believed to be among the front runners to land star free agent Juan Soto this offseason, some suggested that the team that signs him will be in for a significant commitment.

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, "One interested [general manager] said he believes Soto will seek a record 15-year deal" and "suggested at least a record-tying 13 years will be offered."

The GM added that Soto's deal is likely to break Yankees star Aaron Judge's position player salary record of $40 million per year, and could break the overall record of $43.3 million held by veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. Shohei Ohtani signed a record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but most of that money is deferred and he earns $2 million annually until 2034.

Along with the Yankees and Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and two "mystery" teams are expected to visit with Soto in California this week, per Heyman. Industry sources told Heyman that the Blue Jays are "a viable obstacle to the favored Yankees and Mets" and will be motivated to make the 26-year-old the face of their franchise.

Soto's agent Scott Boras recently said that the four-time All-Star will take his time in free agency and will prioritize signing with a team that could contend for a World Series title.

"Juan loves winning and winning organizations and a winning owner," Boras told ESPN's Jorge Castillo. "The geography part of it is that Juan and his loved ones are going to be comfortable. That's what's most important to him. And major league geography ... Juan's played on both: West Coast and East Coast. His main thing, the priority, is winning."

As the most coveted player on the open market, Soto's free agency decision will be the biggest storyline of the winter.