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I think theres a misinterpretation here between long-reliever and mop-up. "Long relievers" "bridge" and eat multiple innings when a starter comes out early to 6-9th innings or when the bullpen is tired and needs rest. He may also pitch in extra innings if the pen is getting exhausted. High stamina not enough skill to necessarily be in the rotation. Has nothing to do with leverage. Think 2016 playoffs Mike Montgomery.
"Mop-up" is often the low skilled last reliever in the bullpen. He comes in when the game is out of hand one way or the other to give everyone else a rest for higher leverage opportunities. He may pitch multiple innings he may not.
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