While it's not the trade everybody has been anticipating all winter, the Cardinals did get on the board with an actual trade for a player that was added to the 40-man roster on Thursday, as St. Louis acquired utility man Michael Helman from the Twins.

What are the implications of this trade, why did the Cardinals feel the need to make it, and what do we make of Michael Helman and his potential role on the team in 2025? Could Jose Fermin and Thomas Saggese be impacted by the acquisition?

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