Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Mandalorian.
A baby Yoda (or at least another member of Yoda's species) appeared in Star Wars franchise going forward. Very little is known about Yoda's species - in fact, there isn't even a name for what Yoda is except male - and only one other person besides Yoda has appeared in canon: Yaddle. She appeared in the Star Wars prequels as a member of the Jedi Council. But now, Yoda's species is finally getting some spotlight.
best in the parsec, is given a high-profile target from people who appear to be Imperial remnants.
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All the Mandalorian knew was the target's last location and that he or she was 50 years old. When he and IG-11 finally apprehend the target, they discover that it is actually a baby Yoda (sort of). While the bounty isn't Boba Fett, The Mandalorian has dived deep into Star Wars lore with Yoda's species.
Considering the Mandalorian's reputation, it's interesting that he chose to kill IG-11 and keep the baby Yoda alive. But if viewers recall, the Mandalorian told the Armorer that he was once a Foundling, and with the quick flashback glimpses, it seems the Mandalorian was an orphan; his parents must have been killed in the droid attack briefly shown in a recent trailer for The Mandalorian. With this in mind, it's understandable that the Mandalorian wouldn't want to harm a child, even if that child is already 50 years old. (Yoda's species tend to age slower and live long lives.)
Choosing to protect the baby Yoda instead of handing him or her over to the Imperials will likely make him an enemy of theirs. Plus, this means that there's something truly special about this character and Yoda's species. Despite Yoda's species being a significant mystery in Star Wars lore, it's worth noting that both Yoda and Yaddle were Jedi Masters, so it's possible that this baby Yoda is also strong in the Force. Perhaps Dr. Pershing is interested in studying his or her Star Wars' future.