NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a dramatic summer makeover, the New York Mets are pushing hard toward their first playoff appearance in nine years — with their oft-injured captain David Wright aboard for the ride. Following a string of injuries and losing seasons, the 32-year-old Wright returned in late August after more than four months on the disabled list due to a strained hamstring and spinal stenosis. In full uniform, he greeted teammates with a batch of cookies when they arrived at their Philadelphia hotel following a long flight from Colorado. [...] it happens, anything can happen, Wright said Wednesday night. Led by Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey and closer Jeurys Familia, the pitching staff has been one of baseball's best all season. [...] the Mets were a one-dimensional team until general manager Sandy Alderson overhauled an inept offense just before the trade deadline. The additions of Cespedes, rookie Michael Conforto and veterans Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson — plus the healthy returns of Travis d'Arnaud, Michael Cuddyer and Wright — have helped the Mets become the top-scoring team in the majors since July 25. New York traded eight minor league pitchers (all right-handers) to get six new big league players, increasing payroll by more than $9 million. Even as they attempt to put away a scuffling Nationals team that was heavily favored before the season, the Mets are keeping an eye on the future and trying to protect their prized pitchers.