The Yankees are planning on at least beginning the playoffs without Aaron Judge. This is some brutal news for the Yankees and their star outfielder. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Yankees are planning on at least beginning the playoffs without Aaron Judge.S1

• This is some brutal news for the Yankees and their star outfielder.S2

• Judge was placed on the IL last week with a calf strain.S3

• Aaron Judge sustained a right calf strain in the Yankees' extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins Sept. 16.S4