When your superstar shortstop posts a steakhouse menu on Instagram, baseball fans know to pay attention. That's exactly what happened this week when Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz shared a photo from Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse—and the menu featured a very telling message: "Welcome back to Cincinnati, Scott Boras!"

For those tracking the Reds' roster moves, seeing De La Cruz dining with his agent, the famously powerful Scott Boras, is more than just a fancy meal. It's the kind of moment that gets fans dreaming about a long-term contract extension for the 24-year-old infielder.

De La Cruz didn't stop at the menu. He also shared a video of a dessert topped with a Reds hat—a sweet touch that only added to the speculation. Cincinnati faithful would love nothing more than to see that hat become a symbol of a lasting commitment between the team and their electrifying shortstop.

Currently, De La Cruz is set to play his final arbitration-eligible season in 2029, meaning the Reds have some time before he hits free agency. But as any baseball fan knows, locking up a generational talent early can change the trajectory of a franchise.

Interestingly, De La Cruz's double-play partner, second baseman Matt McLain, was also a Boras client until he switched agents before the 2025 season. That move might add another layer of intrigue to these steakhouse negotiations.

For now, Reds fans can enjoy the sight of their star player breaking bread with one of baseball's most influential figures—and maybe, just maybe, dreaming of a long-term partnership that keeps No. 44 in Cincinnati for years to come.