CINCINNATI — The Mets are facing two crucial road series, starting this weekend in Cincinnati and continuing Monday in Philadelphia. With their playoff hopes hinging on a scuffling starting rotation, they’ve made the decision to call up pitching prospect Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Syracuse.

No pressure, kid.

The right-hander is set to make his big league debut this weekend against the Reds, who are five games out from the third NL Wild Card spot — the spot the Mets currently occupy. A source confirmed to the Daily News on Thursday that Sproat will be called up this weekend, with reports saying the right-hander will pitch in Sunday’s series finale. He’s looked ready for the next step most of this season, with impressive strikeout numbers and poise on the mound.

This will give the Met

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