Outfielder Austin Meadows, the Pirates’ top position player prospect, is on his way to the big leagues, a source confirmed to The Athletic.



The Pirates intend to call up Meadows from Triple-A Indianapolis before Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park. Outfielder Starling Marte (strained right oblique) will go on the 10-day disabled list.



This likely will be a short-term call-up for Meadows. After examining Marte — whose injury was not deemed to be severe — the Pirates opted to play it safe with his sore oblique.



Baseball America ranks Meadows as the Pirates’ second-best prospect (behind pitcher Mitch Keller) and No. 44 overall in the minors. Meadows, 23, was a first-round pick in 2013.



“It’s exciting,” right fielder Gregory Polanco said. “He’s got great talent.”



Meadows is slashing .294/.336/.397 with one home run and 15 RBI. He leads the team with eight...