After a rocky relationship, the Orioles will cut ties with 2006 first-round pick Billy Rowell.

Rowell, the ninth overall selection six years ago, can become a Minor League free agent once the World Series ends.

He signed for a $2.1 million bonus as the first high school position player in his draft class.

In May, Rowell was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for marijuana. It was the second time he had tested positive for recreational drug use.