Only Juan Soto can decide which team is in his immediate future.

While the San Diego Padres I would love to meet him, there are two other teams in the National League West that would have met the superstar.

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in pursuing Juan Soto, especially if he is willing to return to the West Coast after his time in San Diego. Although Soto, who splits his time between Miami and the Dominican Republic, may have some reservations about geography, Los Angeles has plenty to offer that could tip the scales. Beyond their strong roster, the Dodgers are considered the favorites in the race for Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, which could further soften the appeal for a talent like Soto.

Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants should also be serious contenders. The Giants, who have repeatedly tried to lure superstars through trades and free agency — including high-profile deals for Bryce Harper, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge — could make an aggressive push.

Although the exact schedule of Soto’s meetings with interested teams remains secret, the Yankees are expected to meet with him next Monday, demonstrating that competition for his signature is intensifying in several markets.

Scott Boras, Juan Soto’s agent, shared with ESPN that Soto’s main goal is to join a winning team. For Soto, that means a team whose ownership is fully committed to competitiveness and where there is a strong base of talented players and quality pitchers, Boras explained.

“Juan likes winning, winning organizations and winning owners,” Boras said. “The geography part is that Juan and his people are going to be comfortable. That’s what’s most important to him. And the geography of the major leagues… Juan has played on both: the West Coast and the East Coast. His main goal, priority, is to win.

Soto is coming off an exceptional first season with the Yankees, posting a .288/.419/.569 slash line along with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs. His impact was crucial in leading the Yankees to their first World Series appearance in 15 years. A standout moment came in Game 5 of the ALCS, where he blasted a game-clinching three-run homer in the 10th inning to clinch the pennant.

The Padres don’t want to see him back in the NL West unless he makes their team, but two of their biggest rivals will push for the potential $700 million superstar.