The New York Mets are calling up another top pitching prospect in the middle of a pennant race.

Jonah Tong, of Markham, Ont. , will be promoted to start Friday night against the Miami Marlins after only two outings at Triple-A Syracuse. The 22-year-old right-hander has overpowered minor league hitters, striking out 377 while compiling a 2.54 ERA in 247 2/3 career innings.

Tong has struck out more batters than any minor league pitcher at any level this season.

"I think it's all about him dominating the minor leagues," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said before Tuesday night's 6-5 win over Philadelphia. "It's hard to keep him there, you know? So, here he is now."

With the Mets in a stretch of 16 games without a day off, they want to insert a sixth starter next time through the rotation to

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