ICYMI in Mets Land: Pirates swept out of town; positive Brett Baty update

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Wednesday, in case you missed it...

• The Mets -- behind a strong start from Luis Severino and another offensive onslaught -- pummeled the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-1, to complete a three-game sweep

• After the game, SNY's Andy Martino wrote about how Severino has started to reclaim his career

• Tyrone Taylor had a huge hit on Wednesday, and has stayed ready for whatever the team asks of him

• Top pitching prospect Christian Scott has been added to Baseball America's Top 100 list

• Brett Baty and Carlos Mendoza touched on Baty's hamstring issue, which is not viewed as serious

• The Mets claimed old friend Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Minnesota Twins