The presence of an innings limit for Matt Harvey has become a source of tension between the New York Mets and agent Scott Boras.

Harvey's doctors have suggested a 180-inning limit for the right-hander, who is in his first season back from Tommy John surgery.

Sandy Alderson contends that Boras won't be allowed to determine Harvey's innings limit, while the agent says it's not him but the doctors who are making the determination.

"This is not a club's decision. This is a doctor's decision," Boras said. "Any club that chooses to defy a surgeon's wishes is putting the player in peril."

Harvey has already thrown 166.1 innings, which could limit him to just two more starts -- including the playoffs.

The Mets believe the 180 innings limit is a "soft" cap, while Boras disagrees.