NEW YORK — After just two starts in Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets had seen enough.

On Tuesday, the club announced that Jonah Tong , 22, their No. 3 prospect (Baseball America), was getting the start against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

His rapid rise through the Mets’ farm system should come as no surprise, as he’s dominated at every level he’s pitched in. What is surprising is that he leapfrogged a player many believed would be the next prospect called to help the team in Queens: Brandon Sproat , 24, the team’s No. 5 prospect.

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns revealed why the organization felt it was the right time for Tong.

“Brandon has done a tremendous job, and he’s probably had as good a second-ha

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