Denzel Ward Becomes Minority Investor in Cleveland Guardians
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has purchased a stake in the Cleveland Guardians, becoming a minority investor in his hometown baseball team.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 9, 2026 — Cleveland, OH – Denzel Ward, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, has acquired a stake in the Cleveland Guardians baseball franchise, according to recent reports. This move positions Ward as a minority investor in his hometown’s Major League Baseball team.
The specific financial details of Ward’s investment and the exact percentage of his stake in the Guardians have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the timeline of the purchase or when this investment became official was also not provided in the available summary.
Ward, a native of Cleveland, has played for the Browns since being selected fourth overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. His involvement with the Guardians marks a significant step for the athlete into ownership within professional sports beyond his current role in football. As a minority investor, Ward joins a group that owns the team, rather than having operational control.
The Cleveland Guardians are the city’s Major League Baseball team, and Ward’s investment highlights a connection to his roots. The summary did not elaborate on Ward’s motivations for the investment or any specific aspirations he may have in this new capacity. Details about any potential future involvement or expectations from his position as a minority owner were also not made available.
Further information regarding the scope of Ward’s investment or the broader ownership structure of the Cleveland Guardians was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Camryn Justice on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.
