I don't understand how Funk keeps getting lumped in with the likes of Joe Jimenez, Bryan Garcia and Derek Holland.
He's a step below Fulmer and Soto, but even with his peripherals, he's a decent enough middle of the bullpen guy. Can't say the same about the others.
In terms of who gets the back end, Lange is gonna get a look. And he has earned it with his outings of late.