 Despite struggling in 1944, Webber did not report to spring training until the end of March 1945 seeking a new contract; he eventually signed what had been offered by the Dodgers.In the first two months of the season, Webber was used sparingly, and as a result he was sent to the Montreal Royals of the International League to turn him into a possible starting pitcher; with them he won three games in the first eight days he was on the team.He returned to the Dodgers in August having posted an 11–3 record with the Royals, including ten straight wins, and a 1.88 ERA with Montreal and spent the final two months of the season as a starter with the Dodgers.