When a young superstar and his super-agent share a steak dinner in Cincinnati, Reds fans can't help but dream of a long-term partnership. That's exactly the buzz Elly De La Cruz created this week when he posted a tantalizing Instagram story from Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.

The menu, shared by the electrifying infielder, featured a special greeting: "Welcome back to Cincinnati, Scott Boras!"—a clear nod to De La Cruz's high-powered agent, who has represented the two-time All-Star throughout his four seasons with the Reds.

The social media post didn't stop there. De La Cruz also shared a video of a dessert topped with a Reds cap—a sweet treat that had fans imagining a much sweeter celebration: a contract extension that would keep the 24-year-old dynamo in Cincinnati for years to come.

As things currently stand, De La Cruz won't hit free agency until after the 2029 season, following his final arbitration-eligible year. But with an agent like Boras—known for securing record-breaking deals—and a player of De La Cruz's caliber, the dinner conversation likely went beyond the menu.

Interestingly, De La Cruz's double-play partner, second baseman Matt McLain, was also represented by Boras until he made a switch ahead of the 2025 season. For now, all eyes are on whether this steakhouse sit-down is just a meal—or the beginning of a blockbuster deal that could define the Reds' future.