With the Yankees all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the team has been focusing on its younger players. The Bombers announcing Josh Donaldson’s release reaffirms the franchise’s focus on the youngsters. Outfielder Harrison Bader will be on his way out too after the team reportedly waived him Tuesday. With Anthony Volpe already starting at shortstop all season, Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza joined the fray when they were promoted on Aug.