Let me start out by saying this: Drew Hutchison will make the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day roster in 2017. This has nothing to do with what the Pirates gave up to acquire him either. However, it is due to the fact he is out of options.
Neal Huntington and the Pirates are not going to designate Hutchison for assignment. Especially since he can bring this team value in 2017. And the value he can bring is a type of value that can be difficult to come by.
The role I believe Drew Hutchison could play in 2017 is very similar to the role Jeanmar Gomez played for the Pirates in 2013.